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A nuanced discussion centers around Max Scherzer, a future Hall of Famer who signed with the Mets expecting to anchor their rotation. Although his regular seasons were statistically decent, Scherzer’s notoriously poor performances in critical postseason moments and injuries tarnished his reputation. The debate is whether he deserves to be classified among the worst signings, especially given his resume, or if expectations simply outpaced his actual contributions.