Mariano Rivera isn't used to being the goat ... that's the first time I choked up all year." And Rivera trudged off the mound as the losing pitcher, hanging his head as the ballpark erupted.

Not only did the Yankees have a lot of money, but they also developed Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera. And on top of that, you had players, star players, wanting to come to them.