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The dominance of the New York Yankees during the late 1990s until the early part of the 2010s was unprecedented. From 1995 to 2007, the Bronx Bombers appeared in the MLB postseason. Under legendary skipper Joe Torre, who served as the manager from 96 to 07, the team always made the playoffs.
Torre's mind paired with the emergence of the "Core Four," which included Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, led the team to four World Series titles. Alex Rodriguez's arrival in 2004 further boosted the power of the squad.
In an Instagram story on Thursday, Rodriguez remembered a time when the hot stove was in full swing and both he and Mariano Rivera were extended by the Yankees. Posting a picture of them together, "A-Rod" wrote:
