The Boston Red Sox made a huge splash on Sunday, landing star shortstop Trevor Story in MLB free agency. Story was one of the last big-named infielders still on the market after Carlos Correa agreed to his contract with the Minnesota Twins. According to reports, Correa landing with Minnesota actually helped Story get a better contract, and pushed him to the Red Sox, per Jeff Passan.

Once Correa latched on with the Twins, teams in need of a middle infielder became aware of the scarcity of talent left on the market. As a result, Story's market accelerated, with teams that were previously said to be out on the shortstop getting back into the fray.

Ultimately, the Red Sox were willing to pony up on the seven-year, $140 million deal that had Story sold, knowing he'd get a chance to contend for a World Series in Boston.

The Rockies reportedly offered him a contract worth even more money, that would see him remain at shortstop and team up with Kris Bryant at Coors Field, however, the allure of pursuing a championship for the first time in his MLB career proved too much to turn down for Story, who is set to serve as Boston's second baseman.

Story got the contract length he was after and is now locked down for seven years, and has the option to opt-out after four years, and the Red Sox managed to get some insurance in case Xander Bogaerts opts out of his contract after this season. Story may want to say thanks to Correa, who inadvertently helped him land in Boston on a long-term deal.