Carlos Beltran, Wei-Yin Chen Among MLB Offseason Signings That Paid Off Big-Time

BANG FOR THE BUCK: Offseason Signings That Paid Off Big-Time
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran, right, is congratulated by teammate Allen Craig after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, May 11, 2012, in St. Louis. Craig also hit a solo home run during hit at-bat. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran, right, is congratulated by teammate Allen Craig after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, May 11, 2012, in St. Louis. Craig also hit a solo home run during hit at-bat. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

By Charlie Saponara, The Outside Corner

We’re about one month away from the post season and the advent of the second wild card has more cities across America intensely rooting on their teams than ever before.

While our hearts and minds are focused on the current playoff push, it’s also a good time to remind ourselves that the current success of many of the playoff hunting ball-clubs can be charted back to this past offseason.

Below is a list of some of the best offseason free agent signings made by the teams now eyeing a 2012 playoff spot.

Carlos Beltran, Cardinals, $13M base salary for 2012

Valuable MLB Offseason Signings

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