Cleveland Indians fans were rightfully a little gun shy about big free agents after the failed experiment that was Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn. But now, just four years after signing the outfield pair to a deal worth a combined $104 million, the Indians signed first baseman Edwin Encarnacion to the biggest contract in team history.
Even the three-year, $60 million deal the Indians inked with Encarnacion was considered a bargain for one of baseball's most consistent hitters over the last five seasons. The 34-year-old has already spit in the face of regression heading into his mid-30s — his wRC+ has not dipped below 130 since 2011 and just last season he hit 42 home runs, tied for a career-high.