There haven't been many teams that won the World Series because of a signing like that, either. I believe Matt Holliday was dubbed a crippling contract on multiple occasions. Aaron Rowand and Barry Zito were obviously dumbass contracts. I'm certain Brian Wilson's super 2 extension caused people to wet their pants in rage. The Yankees? Try to find a contract on that team that anyone thought was worth it. Posada, Tex, Jeter, A-Rod, Damon, Matsui, Sabathia, Burnett. All were going to waste spots that could've been better utilized on better talents. You guys sound like Christina Kahrl.