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The Oakland Athletics' decision to sign Eric Chavez to an extensive contract seemed promising at the onset. Chavez enjoyed notable success as a perennial Gold Glove winner with impressive statistics, averaging five Wins Above Replacement (WAR) and 30 home runs each season. However, his performance dwindled drastically in the final years of the contract, resulting in negative WAR. His inability to stay healthy marred what could have been a positive legacy, leading to a D classification.