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NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball contracts with average annual values of $25 million or more. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources and include all guaranteed income but not income from potential incentive bonuses. There is no distinction for deferred money (x-joined club in June and received prorated salary of $17,442,637:
| Player, Club | Years | Avg. | Salary |
| Clayton Kershaw, LAD | 2014-20 | $30,714,286 | |
| Miguel Cabrera, Det | 2014-23 | $29,200,000 | |
| x-Roger Clemens, NYY | 2007 | $28,000,022 | |
| Alex Rodriguez, NYY | 2008-17 | $27,500,000 | |
| Alex Rodriguez, Tex-NYY | 2001-10 | $25,200,000 | |
| Justin Verlander, Det | 2013-19 | $25,714,286 | |
| Ryan Howard, Phi | 2012-16 | $25,000,000 | |
| Josh Hamilton LAA | 2013-17 | $25,000,000 | |
| Felix Hernandez, Sea | 2013-19 | $25,000,000 |
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