Looks like A-Rod will not be a Yankee next year; Ken Rosenthal just announced a few minutes ago on the WS broadcast that A-Rod has decided to opt out of his contract with the Yankees and become a free agent. The Yankees have said all along that they wouldn't negotiate with A-Rod if he opts out, but only if he was willing to extend his current.
Best case scenario: A-Rod is no longer in our division. Don't kid yourselves that the Os will try to sign him. Won't happen.
Worst case scenario: A-Rod signs with Boston, Red Sox impose their will upon the AL for the next 3-4 years.