Just because New York Yankees allow their players to switch the beard for the first time in almost 50 years, it doesn’t mean everyone is going.
Captain Aaron Judge told journalists on Saturday that despite the policy of renovating, he replied “no” when he was asked if he would push facial hair.
“I was drafted by this organization, so the very first day I was here, I have shaved since 2013,” said the judge. “This is what I know, that’s what I’m used to. I look around, look at the old photos of past legends and people who played here, they all followed this rule, so I Just tried to follow their way. “
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New York Yankees Judge Aaron reacts after hitting the Red Sox Red Sox launcher in Boston, Cam Booser during the seventh round of a baseball match on Friday, September 13, 2024, in New York. (AP photo / Adam Hunger)
However, it is quite for change, echoing the same owner of the feelings team, Hal Steinbrenner, – Steinbrenner, who raised the rule that his father, George, implemented in 1976, let hear That he was afraid that the players would not come to the Yankees in the future because of the rule. Note that Vladimir Guerrero Jr.MLB’s next large free agent has had a majority of his career.
“I really didn’t think it was so serious until it was high in recent weeks. I think the rule will be good. I think that will help a lot of guys. If that makes us a more couple Players who will help us win matches, everyone will be on board for that, “said the judge.
The New York Yankees Center Field Player Aaron Judge hits a home run. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY SPORTS)
The advertiser of the Yankees Michael Kay reacts to the change of hair policy of the “seismic” face of the team
Steinbrenner told journalists on Friday: “If I discovered that a player we wanted to acquire to improve, to get a championship, did not want to be here, and if he had the capacity, did not come here to cause of this policy … It would be very, very worrying. “
The Yankees New York Judge Yankees Center Player (99) returns to the Pirogue after taking a few warm -up throws before a baseball match against the Texas Rangers on Sunday April 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (AP photo / Richard W. Rodriguez)
The Yankees Hall of Famers CC Sabathia and Derek Throw have both cultivated the beard since their retirement. Players often cultivate facial hair when you get out of the Yankees or during the offseason.
