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Yankees set record with $218M payroll in 2007

The Yankees did finish first in something last year - spending. While its streak of AL East titles ended at nine, the Yanks wound up with a record payroll of $218.3 million. The World Series champion Boston Red Sox were a distant second at $155.4 million, according to information received by clubs from the commissioner's office. In addition to the largest payroll, the Yankees have the highest revenue in the majors. The Bombers took in $415 million last year, giving about $100 million of it away in the sport's revenue-sharing plan. Both the Yankees and Mets will receive revenue boosts in 2009, when they move into new stadiums. Continue

Yankees are No. 1 - in salary

Baseball's average salary rose 4.6% last year to a record $2.82 million, and the Yankees set a high for teams at $7.47 million. The Bombers' average was tops in the majors for the ninth consecutive season and topped the previous mark of $7.39 million - set by the Yanks in 2005. The Red Sox were a distant second at $5.46 million, followed by the Mets ($4.15 million), Dodgers ($3.99 million), Cubs ($3.9 million), White Sox ($3.72 million) and Mariners ($3.7 million). (Daily News)

Yankees payroll

Yankees payroll as of opening day $195,229,045 according to Baseball Prospectus.com.