Now this is interesting!
27 Worst Free Agent Signings in MLB History
Top 5:
5) Denny Neagle (Rockies)
4) Mike Hampton (Rockies)
3) Pablo Sandoval (Red Sox)
2) Melvin Upton (Braves)
And #1.......
Josh Hamilton (Angels)
"The story of Josh Hamilton is long and tragic, with struggles regarding drug addiction littering his past. He appeared to have made the most of his second chance, making it to the big leagues and not only becoming an All-Star caliber player, but an MVP. At the age of 31 with the Texas Rangers, Hamilton hit 43 home runs and put himself in position to get a big free agent contract from the Los Angeles Angels. He signed for five years at $114.3 million in the winter prior to 2013, but his numbers dropped off and his addiction problems returned. Eventually, after two seasons and a mediocre .741 OPS, the Angels sent Hamilton back to the Rangers — paying nearly the entire salary just to get him off their roster."
Here's the full list:
Attention Cubbies fans: note that 3 of the 27 "worst" are Cubs -- there are zero Cardinals.
Out for now.......
Matt