twins/mlb

CARLOS BELTRAN, METS

Contract: Seven years, $119 million

When: January 2005

Age at the time: 27

Previous season: Hit .267 with 38 home runs and 104 RBI in 2004.

Since he signed: Has 90 home runs in three seasons with the Mets, but he's been streaky.

JOHNNY DAMON, YANKEES

Contract: Four years, $52 million

When: December 2005

Age at the time: 32

Previous season: Hit .316 with 10 home runs and 75 RBI with the Red Sox in 2005.

Since he signed: Hit .270 this year and Yankees moved him to left field.

GARY MATTHEWS JR., ANGELS

Contract: Five years, $50 million

When: November 2006

Age at the time: 32

Previous season: Hit .313 with 19 homers and 79 RBI for Texas in 2006.

Since he signed: Hit .252 with 18 homers and 72 RBI and missed the playoffs because of a knee injury.