Worst 2007 MLB Salaries

The Mets have pulled a shocker and signed Johan Santana. At 29, Santana is one of the best, if not the best in the game. But 7 years is a long time and $150million is a lot of dough. The Mets have to hope Johan stays healthier and more productive than Mo Vaughn and Bobby Bonilla did. Here's a look at some of the worst investments in the league last season:

Jason Giambi (NYY)- $23,428,571
Mike Hampton (Atl)- 15,475,185
Jason Schmidt (LA)- 15,703,946
Richie Sexson (Sea) -15,500,000
J.D. Drew (Bos)- 14,400,000
Jason Kendall (Oak)- 13,429,623
A.J. Burnett(Tor)- 13,200,000
Adrian Beltre (Sea)- 12,900,000
Matt Morris (Pit)- 10,037,283
Carl Pavano (NYY)- $10,000,000
Barry Zito (SF)- 10,000,000
Kevin Millwood(Tex)- 9,836,116
Brian Giles (SD)- 9,666,667
Randy Johnson (Az)- 9,100,546
Vicente Padilla (Tex)- 9,000,000
Matt Clement (STL)- 9,500,000
Eric Chavez (Oak)- 9,500,000
Jose Contreras (CHW) - 9,000,000
Nomar Garciaparra (LA)- 8,516,697
Chris Carpenter (Stl)- 8,500,000
Kenny Rogers (Det)- 8,000,000
Jon Lieber (CHC)- 7,833,333
Adam Eaton (Phi)- 7,208,333
B.J. Ryan (Tor)- 7,000,000
Ray Durham (SF)- 7,000,000
Woody Willams (Hou)- 6,000,000
Kyle Farnsworth (NYY)- 5,666,667
Danys Baez (Balt)- 5,666,667
Dave Roberts (SF) -5,000,000
Hank Blalock (Tex)- 4,800,000
Mark Mulder (STL)- 4,500,000
Kei Igawa (NYY)- 4,000,000
Scott Schoenweis (NYM)- 3,600,000
LaTroy Hawkins (NYY)- 3,250,000
Cliff Lee (Cle)-3,000,000

What Ever Happened To.....(NCAA Hoops)

1. Miles Simon (Az)- Former Final Four MVP was drafted by the Magic, but didnt make it through his rookie year. He went on to the CBA and is now an Assistant with Arizona

2. Jay Williams (Duke)- Horrific motorcycle accident pretty much ended his NBA career. He was waived from the NBDL and is currently a motivational speaker.

3. Omar Cook (SJU)- One year point guard has bounced around after a lot of time in the D-League. Currently playing in Serbia

4. Kevin Pittsnogle (WVU)- Currently playing in the NBDL

5. Scoonie Penn (BC, Ohio St.)- Second round draft pick never made the NBA and is currently playing in Turkey.

6. Bobby Hurley (Duke)- Career pretty much ended after a bad car accident, but he did last a while in the NBA. He is know breeding and owning horses in Florida

7. Felipe Lopez (SJU)- Top prospect had so-so college career and unproductive NBA career. Currently playing for the Albany Patroons of the CBA.

8. Bryce Drew (Valpo)- Hero of the 98 tourney and first round pick was waived by the Hornets and is currently an Associate Coach as Valpo.

9. Trajan Langdon (Duke)- After 3 years with Cleveland, he is currently playing for Moscow in the Euroleague.

10. Erick Barkley (SJU)- Troubled star has been waived by teams in Greece and Israel. Last played in 06 in Switzerland.

11. Joe Forte (UNC)- Former ACC player of the year ran into some legal problems including weapons possession and assault. He is playing in Europe now.

12. Khalid El-Amin (UConn)- Doughy point guard last played in the NBA in 02- he's now playing in Europe.

13. Dan Dickau (Gonzaga)- 8 teams in the NBA and recently waived by the Knicks. He is looking into playing in Poland.

14. Anderson Hunt (UNLV)- Never drafted, he played in the CBA and for three teams in Europe before retiring.

15. Ed O'Bannon (UCLA)- Three years in the NBA before playing for a truckload of teams in Europe. Retired at 30 and is now a car salesman (seriously).