Insider dares Steinbrenner on Yankees payroll: ‘Prove you can’t sustain it’

New York Yankees players celebrate after a win. Owner Hal Steinbrenner and insider Ken Rosenthal
Michael Bennington
Saturday May 25, 2024

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Many fans and analysts are not convinced by the recent crying of Hal Steinbrenner on the New York Yankees payroll. In a strongly worded statement, insider Ken Rosenthal has challenged the owner to put up everything before fans or shut up talking about payroll slashing next season.

Steinbrenner recently reiterated a familiar stance, suggesting that budget cuts could be forthcoming as the current Yankees payroll is not sustainable. According to him, payrolls at the levels the franchise is currently operating are not financially sustainable, given the luxury tax they must pay.

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