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The average broadcast of a Yankees game on the YES Network drew 244,000 viewers this season, down from 355,000 viewers per game a year ago.
In addition to the television ratings, attendance at Yankee Stadium fell for the third straight season. The average
These numbers may get even worse for the Yankees in 2014 if they do attempt to get their payroll below the $189 million threshold. This season the Yankees paid $29.1 million just in luxury tax. An attempt to avoid another 50% luxury tax will mean much less star power on the roster for a fan base that is used to watching an All-Star team every night.