[1998 Yankees]

Originally Posted by myasu

Not necessarily their best games...but I know what 1998Yankees means.

I am sure there are tons of Non-Yankee-players out there who would be highly motivated whenever they play against teams like the Yankees, Red Sox. I think that is the way many of the athletes feel when they play against the so called better/strong teams.

The place would be packed with people.
If you play well against teams like the Yankees, you get more media attention. (Specially if you are a young player)

Originally Posted by Skipaway

I think what means is something more simple: because he's a Yankees fan, so he'd like to think that way. With that kind of thinking, if the Yankees are not doing well, it's not the Yankees' fault, but the other teams are playing harder. If the Yankees are doing well, it feels even better before it's done despite the other teams are playing harder.

Good moral victory either way.

It's hard to see players suddenly try to hit Clemens harder because he's with the Yankees instead of the Astros.

It's a little of both.