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Francisco Lindor, with a $34 million per year deal, has transformed his perceived overpay into an excellent investment for the Mets, leading to a classification in the S Tier as a future Hall of Famer based on his performance since signing.
Contrasting Lindor is Anthony Rendon, who falls into the F Tier as a visible disappointment and one of the worst contracts in baseball history given his ongoing underperformance.
Mike Trout's contract, while once lauded, drops him to a painful C Tier classification due to persistent injuries that severely limit his participation while still showcasing elite-level performance.