Stephen A. Smith goes on viral rant for Yankees facial hair presser | Sporting News

The New York Yankees sent shockwaves through the baseball world Friday when they announced the amendment of one of the most polarizing team policies in all of sports.

After owner Hal Steinbrenner announced the Yankees would take a softer stance on their strict, long-standing policy regarding facial hair, the decision was met mostly with positive reviews, with most fans welcoming the organization into the 21st century.

However, one prominent Yankees fan ESPN's Stephen A.

Smith took exception to the fact that the organization felt the need to hold a press conference following the news.

Despite initially appearing on a SportsCenter segment to discuss the NBA, Smith couldn't help but vent about the press conference the Yankees held before starting his scheduled appearance.

A 20-minute press conference over facial hair? I mean, what a disgrace, Smith exclaimed .

"I couldnt believe it.

Im a Yankee fan, you know Im a die-hard Yankee fan.

Im trying to keep my cool.

You understand what Im saying? But I mean, damn.

You aint won a World Series title since 2009.

You aint been to one since then until last yearyou got romped by the Dodgers.

And facial hair is a reason there was a press conference? Stephen A.

Smith joins SportsCenter to talk NBA, begins with rant on Yankees' facial hair presser.

"A 20-MINUTE PRESS CONFERENCE OVER FACIAL HAIR? I MEAN, WHAT A DISGRACE...

YOU AIN'T WON A WORLD SERIES TITLE SINCE 2009...

FACIAL HAIR IS THE REASON THERE WAS A PRESS CONFERENCE?" https://t.co/g3Owl3sJpf pic.twitter.com/Z1S6me3RCD Smith is never one to bite his tongue when it comes to topics he's passionate about, and the Yankees have always been near the top of that list.

Though the Yankees didn't do away with the facial hair policy entirely, the decision to amend it was met with favorable marks.

With that said, the fanbase will soon forget about the policy change if the championship drought continues.

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