Baseball's Worst Contracts In 2015
Scott and Jeremy break down some of the worst MLB Contracts of 2015 based on Jonah Keri's list on Grantland.com.
Here's the Top 10 from Jonah Keri:
10. SP Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers 5/$140M
9. OF Andre Ethier, LA Dodgers 3/$56M
8. OF Josh Hamilton, LA Angels – 3/$83M
7. 1B Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies – 2/$60M
6. 1B Albert Pujols, LA Angels – 7/$189M
5. DH/1B Prince Fielder, Texas Rangers – 6/$144M
4. OF Shin-Soo Choo, Texas Rangers – 6/$116M
3. OF BJ Upton, Atlanta Braves – 3/$46.4M
2. SP Matt Harrison, Texas Rangers – 3/$41M
1. DH/3B Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees – 3/$61M
Listen as they talk about each deal and why they agree or disagree with the rankings.
They also talk about some of the honorable mentions–including pitcher from the Baltimore Orioles–on the list (and add one of their own).
Honorable Mentions
SP James Shields, San Diego Padres – 4 years/$$75M
OF Carlos Beltran, New York Yankees – 2/$30M
1B Mark Texiera, New York Yankees – 2/$45M
SP CC Sabathia, New York Yankees – 2/$53M
SP Ubaldo Jimenez, Baltimore Orioles – 3/$38.75M
1B Joey Vatto, Cincinnati Reds – 9/$213M
1B Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers – 9/$270M