Alex Rodriguez Names 1998 Yankees His Toughest MLB Opponent

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Alex Rodriguez Names 1998 Yankees His Toughest MLB Opponent

Rodriguez told WFAN “the best team I ever played against” won through depth, not one slugger. “They won 125 games, because they did it as a team,” he said, adding they came “nine against one like an avalanche.” That roster featured Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Tino Martinez, Bernie Williams, David Wells, David Cone, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, among others.

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