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Source: Yanks insured for most of A-Rod deal

Wallace Matthews, ESPN.com

According to a baseball source with knowledge of the contract, the Yankees are insured for a good portion of the $114 million they owe Rodriguez over the next five seasons.

Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman struck a very pessimistic tone about replacing Alex Rodriguez after heard the price tags for other third basemen on the open market, including Kevin Youkilis.