The Yankees just shaved off their bizarre rule—quite literally. The post “My Captain!!” – CC Sabathia & Fans in Shambles Over Derek Jeter’s Bearded Avatar Following Policy Change appeared first on EssentiallySports.
On Friday, former New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia and Derek Jeter's sister, Sharlee, commented on Jeter's social media post.
After nearly 50 years, the Yankees did away with the rule on Friday, allowing all in the organization to grow facial hair as long as it remains “well-groomed,” Hal Steinbrenner explained about the modifications to the rules established by his father, George, in 1976.
At least one captain is on board with the New York Yankees changing their rules. Former Yankees captain and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter has shown his approval of the team’s new policy allowing beards.
The New York Yankees are in the midst of preparing for the upcoming season with Spring Training and are using all their resources to take the necessary steps towards a rematch in w