The All-Overpaid Free Agent Team Of 2013

Every year at the opening of free agency, there are some GM’s who absolutely lose their minds, whether it be from pressure to field a competitive team, internal ego to get what they want, or whatever.  Every year there are some ridiculous contracts where players get overpaid by such a vast amount that they are laughable.  Most often, competition drives up the pot, and you get to the point where they say, well we have gone that far, what’s another million?

Apr 25, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save on New Jersey Devils center David Clarkson (23) during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Penguins 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

There is also the odd contract that makes sense.  Even a good player can sign for a competitive amount despite the environment of July 5th.  Here is my first All-Overpaid Team, from those signing contracts since the end of the season.