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River Ave. Blues ยป Getting more or less what the Yanks paid for

Getting more or less what the Yanks paid for

August 19, 2009 by Benjamin Kabak 35 Comments

Is Derek Jeter the best hitting shortstop ever?
Reforming the amateur draft

One of the common narratives around the baseball world involves the Yankees and their dollars. The Yankees overspend without regard for value, and while the team has the best record in baseball, they bought it. Or so they say. Today, J. Walter Fulbright at the recently-revived Gritty and Clutch examines whether or not the Yanks have gotten their money’s worth out of the team this year. Using salary performance numbers from Fangraphs and projected 2009 numbers, Fulbright determines that the Yankees’ 2009 value over contract will fall within the $20-$40 million, depending upon the team’s final payroll numbers. In other words, the Yankees aren’t paying their players enough.

On an individual level, A-Rod is the Yanks’ worst investment this year. He is getting paid a whopping $32 million and is projected to turn in just $16.1 million in value. Robinson Cano, with a value over contract of $13.52 million, has so far provided the team with the most bang for their buck.

Is Derek Jeter the best hitting shortstop ever?
Reforming the amateur draft

Filed Under: Analysis, Asides Tagged With: 2009 Yankees

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