love me some stats!
| Team | Division | Payroll (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| NY Yankees | AL East | $206 million (1st) |
| Chicago white Sox | AL Central | $108 million (7th) |
| Texas Rangers | AL West | $55 million (27th) |
| Atlanta Braves | NL East | $84 million (15th) |
| Cincinnati Reds | NL Central | $72 million (19th) |
| San Diego Padres | NL West | $37 million (29th) |
Top 5 Padres: Young ($6,375,000), Gonzalez ($4,875,000), Garland ($4,700,000), Bell ($4,000,000), and Correia ($3,600,000)