Salaries
Apr 1 2008, AP

Alex Rodriguez makes more this year than his hometown Florida Marlins.Boosted by his new deal with the New York Yankees, A-Rod tops the major league baseball salary list at $28 million, according to a study of contract terms by The Associated Press. The...

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