For the first time since the next potential court battle involving Alex Rodrgiuez became public, a Yankees' official has gone on record confirming that the club has no intention of paying the slugger a $6 million bonus for hitting his 660th home run.

"We have the right but not the obligation to do something, and that's it," said Yankees general manager Brian Cashman before Saturday's Yankees- Red Sox game at Fenway Park. "We're going to follow the contract as we follow all contracts, so there is no dispute, from our perspective."