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What if the Yankees never re-signed Alex Rodriguez?

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In the aftermath of a report alleging that Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs from 2009-2012 – a charge he's denied – it's become popular to wish the Yankees had never re-signed A-Rod to a massive $10-year, $275 million contract after the 2007 season. After all, five years and more than $100 million remain on the deal.

But what if the Yankees indeed hadn't signed A-Rod?

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