In the first season after Derek Jeter's retirement, the Yankees are marching towards their first playoff appearance since 2012.
The playoff runs harkens back to baseball's last great dynasty — the Yankees teams that won four World Series in five years starting in 1996, Jeter's first full season.
It was their first World Series in 18 years. In true Yankees fashion, the 1996 team was an eclectic mix of homegrown stars and hired guns.
Nearly two decades later, let's see where they are now.
Joe Girardi signed with the Yankees before the season and was their starting catcher.
He is now in his eighth season as manager of the Yankees.
Derek Jeter was in his first full season with the Yankees, hitting .314 and winning the Rookie of the Year Award. He made just $130,000 that year.
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