The average MLB salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the largest jump for the sport since 2001, an AP study said.
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Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa and Jacob deGrom are among the stars who have opted out of their contracts and have become free agents.
The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on Opening Day, boosted by a frenzy of free-agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press.
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In a wide-range interview, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner the team will use free agency and trades "to make changes" after a disappointing year, and also had high praise for manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman.
