Hal Steinbrenner wants to lower the payroll and the Yankees have decisions to make

Even with a Steinbrenner in charge, there has been a conscious effort to reduce the team's spending and stay below the luxury tax threshold.

Steinbrenner emphasized the unsustainability of the current payroll levels, citing financial concerns and the burden of the luxury tax.

Pulling back on spending could impact negotiations with star players seeking lucrative contracts, creating uncertainty for the team and its fans.

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