The New York Yankees find themselves in a financial bind with some hefty contracts affecting their luxury tax salary. Investing in Aaron Judge, a player essential to the Yankees’ competitiveness, was a no-brainer. However, as he’s now 31, this deal could come back to haunt the franchise down the line. But for the moment, it’s an absolute must.
The Giancarlo Stanton Dilemma: A High Cost, Low Return Investment
Giancarlo Stanton, the other high-priced slugger on the Yankees roster, is causing some major concerns. Stanton rakes in $32 million per season, with a $22 million luxury tax salary, thanks to the Miami Marlins chipping in $10 million for the rest of his contract.