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The highest-paid MLB players on every team http://ift.tt/2ty6D0U Salaries continue to soar in Major League Baseball as 36 players will make at least $20 million in total earnings this season, up from 21 players just three years ago. However, unlike the other major sports in North America, when it comes to paying players, there are some stark contrasts in team payrolls and how much some teams pay their top players. Below we take a look at the highest-paid player on every team and how those differ across MLB. Salaries and contract information via Spotrac.com and BaseballProspectus.com. Oakland A's: Ryan Madson — $7.5 millionDon Feria/Getty ImagesTeam: Oakland A's Position: Relief pitcher 2016 WAR: 0.3 Wins Contract: 3 years, $22.0 million (through 2018) One thing to know: Only three teams have smaller payrolls than the A's, who were at $70.6 million on opening day. Tampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria — $13.0 millionBrian Blanco/Getty ImagesTeam: Tampa Bay Rays Position: Third base 2016 WAR: 4.5 Wins Contract: years, $ million (through) One thing to know: Nobody else on the Rays makes more than $5.3 million. Pittsburgh Pirates: Andrew McCutchen — $14.0 millionJared Wickerham/Getty ImagesTeam: Pittsburgh Pirates Position: Outfielder 2016 WAR: 0.7 Wins Contract: 6 years, $51.5 million (through 2017 with a 2018 team option for $14.5 million) One thing to know: McCutchen has rebounded offensively this season, but has become a liability in recent years defensively. There is a good chance he will be moved this year prior to the trade the deadline. See the rest of the story at Business Insider See Also:
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