The New York Yankees have a glorious history with many unique traditions. While the team has traditionally enforced a strict clean-shave rule for all players to adhere to, a recent alteration allows a few exceptions, prompting fans to question their perception of the team.
Lately, after signing a sponsorship deal with Starr Insurance, Yankees broke the tradition of no sponsors on the jersey. It was already in the headlines, and now Carlos Rodon’s wife has added another direction to it with her reaction.
Carlos Rodon’s wife, Ashley Rodon, joins the tradition-breaking conversation
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The New York Yankees have kept their jerseys clean from the sponsorship. But the scene has changed after their latest move deal with Starr Insurance. The Pinstripes will now have the company’s patch on the sleeves. They shared the statement, “Our home and away uniforms with the Starr Insurance patch.”
Ashley Rodon retweeted the Yankees post, with the caption,” Soooo about the beards…jkjk” The post seemingly pointed towards the Yankees’ clean shave policy. Fans had an eye over the entire episode. They couldn’t help but react to it.
Soooo about the beards… jkjk 😂😅 https://t.co/NZsYCTZElh
— Ashley Rodón (@AshleyRodon) July 12, 2023
Many of them aligned with her thoughts and called it a big win. Though few had some variations too.
Yup lol
— javi yank/ los yankeess (@javien114) July 12, 2023
ASHLEY WODON THE GOAT
— Diego – GLEYBER SZN (49-42 (@ExtendGleyber) July 12, 2023
Some even pointed to Rodon’s wife as a winner.
Ashley you may be my favorite WAG and twitter account
— Dianna (@pinstripegal) July 12, 2023
WASHLEY
— db (Sports=Pain) (@db1207_) July 12, 2023
However, some fans’ reactions showcased variations.
I’m an old timer and I could care less about the patch and it’s definitely time to change the hair policy….just keep it halfway respectable and clean.
— Johnny LA (@Marca16La) July 13, 2023
I’m not saying allow ZZ Top beards, but allow something. Keep it neat and short. No longer than an inch.
— Nick Scherer (@Nick_Scherer89) July 12, 2023
This entire episode gave some moments to the fans something to cheer about. Given the season Pinstripes have had, it would hope for a change in the performances. It would also be a test for Carlos Rodon, who will have a huge role to play since returning from the injury.
A tough test awaits Rodon in the season
Carlos Rodon signed for the Yankees ahead of the 2023 season on a $162 million six-year contract. But could not play a single game given his injury. His absence put the Yankees’ plans to a test and frustrated the fans with Rodon. However, the situation has changed with his comeback.
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He had his first start to the season just before the all-star break. It was a tough outing for him, but given the last season Rodon had, he would repeat the same in the second half. In 31 games, Rodon recorded 14 wins and 8 losses. He claimed 237 strikeouts at a WHIP of 1.028.
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Now, as the Yankees look to start the second half with their updated sleeves, Rodon would love to be a force to contend with. Will he be able to do it? Only time can tell. How do you see the entire episode? Share your understanding of the comments!
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