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Yankees 7 year offer for Lee is actually worth less money per year than the 6-year deal and it is rumored the Rangers were able to match the original offer for Lee in cash amount. If the Rangers can match a 7th year, it might force the Yankees to pay more for Lee to boost him to a $23.33 - $25 million per year since now the Angels officially joined the bidding.
Owners furious at both Yankees and Red Sox and might actually change the luxury tax to a lower threshold and higher rates. Most of the bigger market owners are less furious since they know both teams can afford to toss the cash but worry about another split occurring where its Yankees/ Red Sox, then rest of big markets, then everyone else.
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