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Biggest free-agent outlays 1999 to 2008 (approximate in millions)
Yankees: $1.45 billion
Mets: $651.3 million
Red Sox: $621.0 million
Cubs: $598.4 million
Giants: $595.2 million
Smallest free-agent outlays 1999 to 2008 (approximate in millions)
Pirates: $55.6 million
Twins: $80.2 million
Athletics: $87.7 million
Nationals: $91.5 million
Padres: $106.1 million
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