New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner admitted that "it's difficult" for MLB team owners to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, but also believes his team is better than it was at this time last year.

Former World Series champion A.J. Pierzynski doesn't believe how the New York Yankees have changed as an organization. A two-time All-Star catcher who debuted during the Yankees' dynasty days, Pierzynski reacted to Hall Steinbrenner's recent comments about spending with sarcasm – and nostalgia.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said it is "difficult" for other teams to keep up with the Dodgers' offseason spending.