wise man once said..."dont cultivate on you face something that grows wild on your @$$"

I personally like this alot, it speaks volumes of Girardi's leadership style.

This sends a clear message to the guys that he is control, this is especially nescessary with

such a young group.

I totally disagree.

Just stupid. They should worry more about player development and winning than facial hair. God forbid players show some personality and individuality. It's not like baseball was going to market them anyway.

God I hope he doesn't make Vargas cut his heavenly locks.

 

 

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

 

Just stupid. They should worry more about player development and winning than facial hair. God forbid players show some personality and individuality. It's not like baseball was going to market them anyway.

 

 

YOU GOT IT! GREAT POST! :notworthy

I'm amazed at how wound-up some of you are over this.

 

It DOESN'T MATTER.

 

:afro :disguise = :cool :cool

 

See?

This really is a non-issue to a degree, but I think his approach would have been different if there were a lot of veterans on the team. I couldn't see making Alfonseca, Beckett or Lowell shave mandatory. Hell the Reds finally let players have facial hair in the last few years after a 100+ years of none. I myself would rather see something like the 1970's A's where the paid players to grow facial hair.

I agree with Joe, less time spent with the facial hair by getting rid of it helps make more time in the batting cages and bullpen.

I agree with Joe, less time spent with the facial hair by getting rid of it helps make more time in the batting cages and bullpen.

 

I hope you're joking.

 

I think this policy is stupid (my high school team had a similar policy) and just alienates players over small inconsequential details, but it's Girardi's team, so whatever. If he thinks it'll work to show that he has control of the team, go for it.

 

I'm disappointed that Stokes will have to get a trim

Stupid policy. Though I don't think it has an effect one way or the other.

i think if your gonna have this policy, it only should belong to the yanks. i mean cmon the marlins? clean? eh you should be what you want to be.

well, these guys are getting paid alot of money to play baseball, if the coach dosent want facial hair they better not complain.

well, these guys are getting paid alot of money to play baseball, if the coach dosent want facial hair they better not complain.

 

 

 

 

true.

I don?t like or agree with it but it?s not something I would lose sleep over. I never liked that players stopped looking like themselves when they signed with the Yankees. Baseball is supposed to be fun and while it?s a business, it?s entertainment. I don?t compare it to my office environment. Even if I often didn?t care for some of the guys? style of facial hair, it added color. Baseball is full of colorful characters and to me these restrictions can make them look more like androids.

 

In any case, the policy probably works better for an extremely young team like this when you want to instill discipline. If it works for Girardi it?s his call and really not that big of a deal.

I really hope it's not done to be presentable for a nother city to offer to take them in...

 

 

Some Other City, USA: "Hmmm, why here's a bunch of clean cut young kids who need a home, why not take them in..."

I dont think a lot of you guys get it. The issue here is not the facial hair, he's just using it to establish authority and dicipline. Its just like when you join the military, they shave your hair off to virtualy take part of your identity away, to make you look like everybody else, to give you the mindset of "We" instead of "I". At the same time it gives the team a more polished, professional look, and helps you keep a professional bearing. Its that simple.

Just great, now we won't look like the underdogs anymore!

I wonder if Lowell would have shaved his goatee and Beckett shaved his soul patch or whatever the hell they call it, if both weren't traded.

 

 

My bet is that Girardi would have had an uproar in the clubhouse had he tried to implement the policy with last year's team. I don't believe it would have worked.

I wonder if Lowell would have shaved his goatee and Beckett shaved his soul patch or whatever the hell they call it, if both weren't traded.

 

 

My bet is that Girardi would have had an uproar in the clubhouse had he tried to implement the policy with last year's team. I don't believe it would have worked.

 

I suppose it would have with some of the players. I honeslty don't think Beckett would have made a big deal about it. Burnett probably would have.

I like the idea. It will make the organization look classy. Johnny Damon looked like a fool with his santa beard.

nothing wrong with a well trimmed beard or goatee but whatever he is the manager.

 

At least it is something he can win this year.

Seems fine to me...it's not a big deal.

I am all for this policy.

 

These players need to prove their professionals, so at least they will look the part.

I applaud this. Girardi's making it clear that this is his team, and that he is the one calling the shots.

 

Good for you, Joe. :thumbup

 

And, besides, are most of these guys even old enough to have facial hair?

On my high-school team, everyone right now is growing a beard to the best of their ability.

 

Why? So we can kick-ass... Chuck Norris style.