2011 MLB All-Overpaid Team: Did Derek Jeter and Jayson Werth Make It?

Baseball's offseason just hit a high note, as Cliff Lee announced he is returning to Philadelphia in 2011.

The pitcher is among a small group of players that have received big contracts befitting their talent. Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez also belong in that group, and other key free agents remain unsigned.

When you factor free agents in with players under contract, you have to wonder who exactly is being overpaid. Have some players truly earned their salaries? What about the ones who fell short? There are plenty of them, and it's time they are exposed.

So let's make the lineup. We'll use three outfielders, two starting pitchers and a reliever.

Feel free to weigh in with your own suggestions.

C John Buck, Florida

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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 28: John Buck #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees is called safe at home during an MLB game at the Rogers Centre September 28, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Gett

Contract: 3 years, $18 million

He basically was rewarded for a career year in 2010. It's worth noting that he had a strikeout/walk ratio of 111/16 last season.

1B Carlos Pena, Chicago Cubs

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 09: Carlos Pena #23 of the Tampa Bay Rays during game 3 of the ALDS at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 9, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Contract: 1 year, $10 million

Many will point to his power numbers and say he's worth it. Pena had 28 home runs and 84 RBIs in 2010, but he also hit .196 and had a .325 on-base percentage.

2B Juan Uribe, LA Dodgers

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Juan Uribe #5 of the San Francisco Giants throws the ball to first base against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the 2010 MLB World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on November 1, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by

Contract: 3 years, $21 million

He finished tied for 59th in the National League in hits (129) and had a .149 average in the postseason for the Giants.

SS Derek Jeter, New York Yankees

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 22: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice against the Texas Rangers in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 22, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.

Contract: 3 years, $51 million

Yes, the Yankee captain is an icon, but the negotiations shouldn't have been this contentious.

3B Mark Reynolds, Baltimore

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PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 06: Mark Reynolds #27 of the Arizona Diamondbacks breaks his bat as he swings during the Major League Baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on September 6, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Diam

Contract: 2 years, $12.5 million

He hit .198 last season at Arizona, and finished with 200 or more strikeouts in each of the last three seasons.

OF Jayson Werth, Washington

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Werth #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies connects for a first inning sacrifice fly against the San Francisco Giants in Game Six of the NLCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2010 in Philadel

Contract: 7-year, $126 million

Mind boggling, considering Werth has never gotten 100 RBI in a season.

OF Jeff Francoeur, Kansas City

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Jeff Francoeur #21 of the Texas Rangers looks on dejected from the dugout against the San Francisco Giants in Game Four of the 2010 MLB World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (P

Contract: 1 year, $2.5 million

The Royals could have saved some money. Yes, Francoeur had a resurgence when he was traded from the Mets to the Rangers, but batted only .125 with three hits in the postseason for Texas.

OF Carlos Beltran, New York Mets

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Carlos Beltran #15 of the New York Mets in action against the Atlanta Braves during their game on September 18, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Ima

Contract: 7 years, $119,000,000

He was paid $19.4 million in 2010. Beltran played 64 games, hitting .255, with 56 hits and seven home runs.

P Barry Zito, San Francisco

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 28: Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during batting practice before Game Two of the 2010 MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at AT&T Park on October 28, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justi

Contract: 7 years, $126 million

The former phenom at Oakland was paid $18.5 million in 2010 and finished with a 9-14 record.

P Joaquin Benoit, Detroit

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 09: Joaquin Benoit #53 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers during game three of the ALDS at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 9, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Rays won 6-3. (Photo by Stephen Dun

Contract: 3 years, $16.5 million

He's robbing the Tigers, all because of one good season with the Rays.

P Javier Vazquez, Florida

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Javier Vazquez #31 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rays 8 -3. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Image

Contract: 1 year, $7 million

He finished 2010 with a 10-10 record and 5.32 ERA. His 121 strikeouts were the fewest in his career since 1999.