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 NEW YORK (AP) - The struggling New York Yankees will be hit with a record luxury tax this year. Initial projections by the commissioner's office based on opening-day rosters have the Yankees owing $30,637,531, according to information obtained this week by The Associated Press.
The only other team projected to owe a tax is the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, who would pay $969,177.
Going into Wednesday night, the Yankees were just 5-9, tied with Tampa Bay for last place in the American League East.
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