It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, the entire sport, from San Diego to St. Petersburg, feels the effects. After missing out on the postseason in 2008, the Yankees committed $423.5 million to CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, and Mark Teixeira—three key players in the team's run to a 27th championship the following year.
Despite a public declaration to keep their payroll below the $189 million mark, Brian Cashman has spared no expense thus far this offseason. The signings of Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran and Masahiro Tanaka have set the Bombers back $453 million. With most of their ...
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