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MLB: The 5 biggest “revenge series” of the 2022 season

By Kevin Henry

Sep 25, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds right fielder Nick Castellanos (2) reacts after hitting a walk-off home run to win the game against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds right fielder Nick Castellanos (2) reacts after hitting a walk-off home run to win the game against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Gary Sanchez is now with the Minnesota Twins
Oct 2, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /

Gary Sanchez — New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins (June 7-9)

Gary Sanchez had moments of brilliance with the New York Yankees … and a seemingly equal number of frustrating moments as well. There was plenty of talk even before the Yankees pulled the trade with the Twins to send Sanchez to the Land of 10,000 Lakes that he might be traded or even designated for assignment.

The Yankees no longer have to worry about what they’re going to do with the 29-year-old catcher. After a season where he hit 23 home runs but slashed just .204/.307/.423 (which was an improvement from the 2020 pandemic-shortened campaign), he will look to bounce back with a new organization … and show the Yankees they should have stuck with him.

Carlos Correa — Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins (May 10-12)

In a surprising twist, the top free agent of the offseason (Correa) ended up bolting Houston for Minnesota and getting a three-year, $105.3 million deal in the process. It was certainly less than the 10-year, $320 million deal that was predicted and also less than the five-year, $160 million deal the Astros reportedly offered as well as a 10-year, $275 million deal that was reportedly offered by the Detroit Tigers before the lockout.

Do the math and the average annual value (AAV) on Houston’s rumored contract was $32 million. That’s not much less than the $35.1 million per year Correa will average with the Twins.

There are plenty of questions about why Correa didn’t return to Houston, which could lead up to some interesting talk before Correa sees his former Astros teammates in the Twin Cities in mid-May.

What will Correa’s reception be like in Houston when he returns to Minute Maid Park from August 23-25? That should be very interesting as well.

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