San Francisco Giants fans were left wondering "what if" as Carlos Correa, the talented shortstop, returned to Oracle Park for the first time since his prospective 13-year, $350 million contract offer with the team was cancelled. In a recent press conference, Correa shared his thoughts on the missed opportunity and expressed his excitement for his current team, the Minnesota Twins.

Recalling the emotional night when he received the news from his agent, Scott Boras, Correa revealed that he was well-prepared for potential disappointment. Despite initially signing a $300 million deal with the New York Mets, which also fell through, Correa eventually found a home with the Twins, signing a six-year, $200 million contract with options extending through 2032.

While the missed opportunity meant a loss of $150 million over a month for Correa, he maintained a positive outlook, stating, "I never had it, so I never lost it." The financial setback did little to overshadow his excitement for joining the Twins, as he believes in the team's potential and referred to their lineup as a top-three in the league.

Correa's return to Oracle Park brought back memories of what could have been. Reflecting on the experience, he mentioned his initial enthusiasm in exploring the city and looking for houses, but ultimately understood that it was time to move forward. Keeping his focus on his current team, Correa expressed contentment with the direction the Twins are headed, while the Giants continue to fight for a better position with a current record of 45-49.

Amidst Correa's journey, another player on the Twins, Willi Castro, received exciting news when manager Rocco Baldelli informed him of his selection to the AL All-Star team. Castro expressed his surprise at the recognition, while Baldelli praised his deserving performance on and off the field. This unexpected honor brings added excitement to Castro's planned family getaway during the All-Star break.

Meanwhile, the Twins are strategically granting an extended rest to infielder Kyle Farmer, who has been struggling with a sore shoulder for the past couple of weeks. Recognizing the impact on his performance, the team decided to give Farmer an extra-long All-Star break to recover. In his absence, catcher Jair Camargo has been called up to provide additional support behind the plate.

The Twins' recent series against the Louisville Saints saw mixed results with reliever David Festa giving up two runs in a 5-1 loss. However, it also marked the second rehab appearance of Twins' pitcher Brock Stewart, who displayed promising moments despite allowing a home run.

As the Twins continue their journey, Carlos Correa's presence serves as a reminder of missed opportunities for the Giants, while also generating excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead with his new team.