For the first time since
at least 1990, the Red Sox will
own the highest payroll in all of Major League Baseball. At $223 million,
John Henry's minions will pull down more salary than players on 29 other teams. Amazingly, despite their multiple player additions in the off-season,
The Bronx Embalmers come in at
seventh on the list—the lowest they've been ranked since 1992. Boston's payroll breaks a four-year streak by the Los Angeles Dodgers as the top salaried team. After
The Carmine Hose, the San Francisco Giants come in second at $203 million, followed by the Chicago Cubs at $183 million.
The Evil Ones will come in at around $167 million—
well under the luxury tax threshold
for the first time ever. Of course, the highest payroll comes with high expectations.
