""Would it be ideal if I went down [with the payroll]? Of course,""
""But does that mean that's going to happen? Of course not. We want to field a team we know we believe could win a championship.""
""good manager at many of the things he has to do,""
""Everybody wants to talk about revenues. They need to talk about our expenses, including the $100 million expense to the city of New York that we have to pay"
Yankees payroll reached $319 million in 2025, with a preference expressed to lower the 2026 payroll while preserving a championship-capable roster. The team extended its title drought to 16 seasons after elimination by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. Manager Aaron Boone was described as competent in many responsibilities, while player underperformance in October and midseason slumps were identified as primary causes of the postseason exit. Mental mistakes, especially baserunning errors, contributed to the firing of first base coach Travis Chapman. Questions about profitability surfaced after reported revenue, with notable expenses, including about $100 million owed to New York City.
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