Gerrit Cole Finally Speaks Out About Shaving Beard and Choosing Yankees
Gerrit Cole got his first taste of the swarming New York media, as the $324 million man was asked a handful of questions, ranging from whether or not he will shave his famous scruff to why he chose the Yankees.
Welcome to New York, Gerrit.
Gerrit Cole Breaks Silence On Yankees Signing, Beard Shaving, $324 Contract https://t.co/YQcZeHiqjV
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) December 16, 2019
Cole was a bit shy in the video clip, as the 29-year-old signed autographs for fans. Judging from the beaming smile he gave towards to camera, it's safe to say that Cole is delighted to be a Yankee. Surely, the money doesn't hurt matters.
The latest "Made Man" in the Bronx will be introduced formally sometime in the middle of this week, with Wednesday being the absolute "earliest" date.
Looks like Gerrit Cole's Yankee Stadium press conference will take place on Wednesday at the earliest. #Yankees
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) December 16, 2019
Judging from the massive sum of money scheduled to be given to him by the Yankee organization, it would be shocking for Cole to object to the team's clean-shaven, clean-cut policies.
Cole made it clear winning a World Series is his top priority. How he looks while lifting the trophy ought to be the least of his concerns.