Steve Cohen, Mets jump in and grab Carlos Correa after deal with Giants falls apart

FILE - Minnesota Twins Carlos Correa, right, is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night Dec. 13, 2022 because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File) (Alex Gallardo, AP) — FILE – Minnesota Twins Carlos Correa, right, is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night Dec. 13, 2022 because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File) (Alex Gallardo, AP)

PUBLISHED: December 25, 2022 at 2:25 p.m. | UPDATED: December 25, 2022 at 2:25 p.m.

The old Mets fired managers in the middle of the night. The new Mets sign All-Stars in the middle of the night.

The Mets pulled off a major coup for shortstop Carlos Correa somewhere between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It was an absolutely stunning turn of events, considering Correa was expected to sign with the San Francisco Giants, but an issue with his physical left the door open for the Mets to step in overnight and strike a deal for ...

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