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In a surprising move, the Angels signed Josh Hamilton to a five-year, $125 million contract. Although he was once an elite player, he failed to produce at an acceptable level for the Angels.
2012 Offseason: Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols’s ten-year, $240 million deal with the Angels is notorious not just for its amount but for the decline in quality that ensued. While Pujols had moments of solid production, the overall value of the contract remains heavily scrutinized.
2011 Offseason: Carl Crawford
Crawford's seven-year, $142 million deal with the Red Sox stands out, primarily due to his sharp decline in performance, which left the organization regretting the decision nearly as soon as it was made.