It turns out there was a lot more at stake for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter during the 2000 World Series against the New York Mets than a third straight championship and state bragging rights.
Appearing on YES Network's YES We're Here, Jeter claims he would have moved away from New York City if the Yankees had lost:
The Subway Series was one of MLB's most heated postseason matchups in recent memory. There was tension between the two clubs from the regular season when Yankees ace Roger Clemens hit Mike Piazza in the head with a pitch.