The Detroit Tigers were apparently going to give Carlos Correa an Alex Rodriguez sized contract before the lockout.

Correa apparently turned down a 10-year, $275 million offer from the Tigers.

If Correa told the Tigers no, it would explain why Detroit turned quickly to land Javier Baez on a much cheaper deal; which was for six years and $140 million.

Corey Seager got a 10-year, $325 million deal from the Texas Rangers just before the lockout, and Correa is considered the better player than Seager, so heā€™s definitely looking for more in a contract and is willing to,wait until the lockout is over to continue his quest for a massive contract.

Some have also wondered if, and really when, the New York Yankees will get in for Correa since they have a need at shortstop and Correa would obviously fit.

Many had considered the Tigers to be the team to swoop in for Correa, but once they signed Baez, it changed everything in the free agent market.

Now as the baseball world waits for the lockout to end, the anticipation of where Correa will sign will continue.

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