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The World Series, which begins tomorrow, will determine 2009 on-field primacy, as two classic franchises, the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, battle for the crown. But in a longer-lasting contest—money—the results are already in: The Daily Beast set out to determine the 10 biggest-earners in baseball, factoring in salaries, bonuses and endorsement income. And if wallet size translates into runs, the Yankees will win in a rout—five Yankees clock in among the top 10, and took the first four slots. The Phillies placed one player, Ryan Howard, who eked out the final spot on our list.
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