Yankees 2009 Payroll Sets New MLB Record?

[Imperial59]

Here are the final payrolls for 2009.

 

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Yankees; $220,024,917

Mets: $142,229,759

Cubs: $141,632,703

Red Sox: $140,454,683

Tigers: $139,429,408

Phillies: $138,286,499

Dodgers: $131,507,197

Angels: $121,947,524

Astros: $108,059,086

White Sox: $105,287,384

Cardinals: $102,678,475

Mariners: $102,343,617

Braves: $100,078,591

Giants: $95,202,185

Brewers: $90,006,172

Rockies: $84,450,797

Blue Jays: $84,130,513

Royals: $81,917,563

Orioles: $79,308,066

Rangers: $77,208,810

Guardians: $77,192,253

Diamondbacks: $73,800,852

Twins: $73,068,407

Reds: $72,693,206

Rays: $71,222,532

Nationals: $69,321,137

Athletics: $61,688,124

Pirates: $47,991,132

Padres: $43,210,258

Marlins: $37,532,482"

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/12/the_price_you_p.html

 

As far as I know, the previous record for the highest MLB payroll was the 2007 mark the Yankees set at $218.3 million. So much for the myth that the Yankees cut payroll

[yankees228]

Really? The Yankees spend a ton of money? Man, I guess I've been under a rock for the last ten years.

[Emmz]

This be common knowledge.