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Four of the nine major league players with baseball contract packages worth $100 million or more play for the New York Yankees (total in millions):

*--* Player Team Position Total Years Alex Rodriguez New York Yankees Third Base $252 2001-2010 Derek Jeter New York Yankees Shortstop $189 2001-2010 Manny Ramirez Boston Red Sox Outfield $160 2001-2008 Todd Helton Colorado Rockies First Base $141.5 2003-2011 Mike Hampton Atlanta Braves Pitcher $121 2001-2008 Jason Giambi New York Yankees First Base $120 2002-2008 Ken Griffey Jr. Cincinnati Reds Outfield $116.5 2000-2008 Kevin Brown New York Yankees Pitcher $105 1999-2005 Albert Pujols St. Louis Outfield-First $100 2004-2010 Cardinals Base

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