However, that beard apparently grows back quickly, as you can see from his official Yankees team picture. It features more than just some 5 o'clock shadow. It's a reflection of how absurd the Yankees' ...

When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, ...

His team photo for the Yankees had made waves at the onset of spring training when he still sported some facial hair despite the ban. The rule had drawn criticism from various players over the years.

The Yankees now will allow well-groomed beards ... He pushed the boundaries earlier this week when the players took their team pictures by showing up with noticeable facial hair despite clear ...