NEW YORK (AP) -Payrolls and average salaries for the opening day rosters of the 30 major league teams. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from management and player sources and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses. In some cases, parts of salaries deferred without interest are discounted to reflect present-day values.
Team Payroll Average
N.Y. Yankees $209,081,579 $6,744,567
Detroit 138,685,197 4,622,840
New York Mets 138,293,378 4,609,779
Boston 133,440,037 4,765,716
Chicago White Sox 121,152,667 4,487,136
Los Angeles Angels 119,216,333 4,110,908
Chicago Cubs 118,595,833 4,392,438
Los Angeles Dodgers 118,536,038 4,233,430
Seattle 117,993,982 4,538,230
Atlanta 102,424,018 3,414,134
St. Louis 100,624,450 3,049,226
