[Johnny Shear]

Bullsh*t!

From memory only, the Yankees are one of about a half-dozen teams who have been, or are close to the highest salary total.

Some of the others are...

Baltimore

Texas

Los Angeles

Boston

New York Mets


How many world titles have these teams won over the past few years? Or better yet...EVER???

Yeah, the Yanks spend a lot but they are also the BEST organization in Baseball.

[Citizen of the Savage Nation]

You forgot Atlanta and Arizona. They're up there, too, and they have won titles. Right now, according to azcentral.com:

2002 Team Payrolls

1. Yankees - $125 million (add the bulk of $11 mil to that now)
2. Boston at $108
3. Texas $105
4. Arizona $102
5. LA $94
6. Mets $94
7. Atlanta $93
8. Seattle $80
9. Cleveland $78
10. SF $78

1998 Team Payrolls

1. Baltimore $68 million
2. Cleveland $59
3. Atlanta $59
4. Yankees $58
5. Texas $55
6. Seattle $51
7. Boston $51
8. Cubs $49
9. Mets $49
10. StLouis $49