Derek Jeter, Tino Martinez and Mariano Rivera strike a pose during a 1998 SI photo shoot. Jeter is the last man standing for this year’s playoff run as Martinez is long retired and Rivera is recovering from season-ending surgery. According to SI’s Joe Lemire, the key for New York will be Robinson Cano who is hitting .615 with three home runs and 14 RBIs over the last nine games. (Brian Lanker/SI)
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