Recently, Hal Steinbrenner asked these questions:

“Should I really <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/hal-steinbrenner-wonders-if-300m-payroll-is-needed-to-win/">need a $300-plus million payroll</a> to win a championship? Does having a huge payroll really increase my chances that much of winning a championship?”

And I think he has to raise that number even more — now. Even though the Yankees already project to a luxury tax payroll of roughly $305 million, and every dollar they spend moving forward is taxed at $1.10, I think they should count themselves fortunate that Jose Iglesias is still available in free agency and go ahead and sign him and perhaps also find a righty hitting outfielder.

Even though the Yankees already project to a luxury tax payroll of roughly $305 millio, they should count themselves fortunate that Jose Iglesias is still available in free agency.{ai:summary}<p>Hal Steinbrenner questioned the necessity of a $300 million payroll for winning championships, but the consensus is that a high payroll does increase championship chances. The Yankees, with a projected luxury tax payroll of $305 million, should consider signing free agent Jose Iglesias and a righty-hitting outfielder. #sports</p>

The solution to the Yankees’ growing lineup issues is as clear as it may be painful to Hal Steinbrenner

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