New York Yankees players sporting facial hair is the best news (SEE)

New York Yankees, Aaron Judge, CC Sabathia

One of the notorious rules of wearing the New York Yankees pinstripes is a clean-shaven face, symbolizing the purity and togetherness of the team on all levels.  New signing Gerrit Cole sported a baby-face to his opening press conference, showing his willingness to abide by the Yankees’ rules, along with the $324 million being sent his way.

A bevy of players have enjoyed the freedom of the offseason, growing out their facial hair to not only prove, one, they can actually grow it out, but to enjoy the stress-free life of being an average human for a few months. However, the grind is right around the bend, and you can expect every player to show up ready to work.

Check out these pictures of the bearded New York Yankees:

Gary Sanchez is undoubtedly rocking facial hair the best, considering he’s standing on what seems to be a Peruvian mountain-top. To make matters better, he’s sporting an “I am Gary” t-shirt with an octopus swinging a baseball bat. Where can I find one of those!?

On the flip-side, some players are naturally clean-shaven, like Aaron Judge, who stands at 6-foot-7.

In the brisk weather of New York, having some sort of padding can be beneficial, but when you have a private car and driver to escort you to any given place, walking outside isn’t much of a concern. Judge, though, grew up in San Francisco, where enduring heat is a much bigger problem than succumbing to the blistering cold of the Big Apple.

He will be ready to go come spring training, which is right around the bend.

Next on the list, Giancarlo Stanton, who looks like a movie star with a bit of facial hair stretching from his chin. Not only does he hit dingers on the regular for the Yankees, but he’s also in line to overtake The “Rock” Johnson in every movie starring Kevin Hart.

Here are a few more pictures to enjoy!

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