Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1570003_2 ( playoffs VARCHAR, year VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the playoff advancement during the year 1998?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT playoffs FROM table_1570003_2 WHERE year = 1998