The Yankees are inching closer to the finish line of their offseason spending, but they still have one significant hurdle left to clear: getting under the $301 million luxury tax threshold. As of now, they sit at $305 million in tax salary, meaning they need to find a way to shed at least $4 million before Opening Day.
Tim Hill’s Contract Adds to the Payroll
On Tuesday, the Yankees signed veteran left-handed reliever Tim Hill to a one-year deal worth close to $3 million. Hill is a solid addition, bringing a ground-ball-heavy approach that should play well in Yankee Stadium.