The New York Yankees just signed Roger Clemens to a one year 28 million dollar contract. That number makes him the highest paid player in the Major Leagues. However, the number is sort of deceiving, because he won't actually make all of that because he doesn't start for another two weeks, which got me thinking: Who are the highest paid players in baseball?
1. A-Rod 3B NY Yankees - 27.7 Million this year
2. Jason Giambi DH NY Yankees - 23.4 Million this year
3. Derek Jeter SS NY Yankees - 21.6 Million this year
4. Roger Clemens SP NY Yankees - 18.5 Million this year
5. Manny being Manny LF Boston Red Sox - 17 Million this year
That's right folks, the top four highest paid players in baseball all play for the Yankees. Behind Manny is Todd Helton of the Rockies, another Yankee in Andy Pettite, and then Bartolo Colon of the Angels. How crazy is that? I can't imagine paying one player that much let alone five on one team! And the Yankees suck this year! Anyways, just got me thinking this morning. Better get back to work.
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