Yankees nickname jerseys are corny but for a good cause

For the first time in the storied history of the Yankees, the club will play a regular season game while wearing jerseys adorned with a player’s name on the back of it.

On Wednesday, MLB announced that they will celebrate the first ever “Players Weekend,” meaning the men who take the field are free to put whatever nickname they see fit on the back of their jerseys (in good taste, of course). What this means for the Yankees, though, has fans on both sides of the acceptance line.

The debate about whether or not it’s acceptable to wear a Yankees jersey with a name on it has raged on for years among fans. Some see it as sacrilege, while others simply point to the fact that unless you’re looking to spend close to $150 on an authentic, a name and number combination is what you’re going to get.

Should you absolutely NEED to have one of these (stylish?) creations, head on over to MLBShop.com and get ready to pony up $199!

Who wouldn’t want an Aaron Judge jersey with “All Rise” across the shoulders? Or “Sir Didi.” How’s “Kraken” tickle your fancy? What about “Toddfather,” that’s surely a classic. Here are some of the other interesting nicknames available for purchase:

Aaron Hicks: A-A Ron, Starlin Castro: All-Starlin, Dellin Betances: 

D. Dawg, Luis Severino: Sevy, Masahiro Tanaka: Masa, Aroldis Chapman: The Missile, Austin Romine: Ro, Adam Warren: Rocket, Chase Headley: Head, Jacoby Ellsbury: Chief, Chad Green: Greeny. Sonny Gray: Pickles, Jaime Garcia: J Gar, Clint Frazier: Red Thunder

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During the three-day weekend, there will be no fines levied by Joe Torre and company for excessively decorated cleats, gloves, sleeves with personalized logos and/or bats of any color. There is also a specially dedicated patch on the jersey for a short thank you note for someone who helped said player reach the big leagues.

I can’t wait to see what Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes rolls up to the plate wearing. My money is on a full Batman costume. Major League Baseball took the opportunity to point the fact that even the 27-time World Series Champions are taking part in this unique event.

"Yes, even the Yankees will have names on the back of their pinstripe jerseys, throughout that weekend series against the Mariners. Just imagine if this happened years ago, with the sight of Bambino, Joltin’ Joe and the Mick over their numbers."

Righhhhhtttttt.

Personally, I don’t love the look of these jerseys but it’s bigger than that. The important part about all this hoopla is that players are permitted to promote a charity of their choosing as the game worn jerseys and equipment will be auctioned off with proceeds going toward the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation. Now that’s something we can all get behind.

Perhaps it’s the 30-something in me, but without a doubt, I love what Matt Holliday and Brett Gardner chose for this potentially once in a lifetime opportunity while wearing a Yankees uniform.

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You see, for 10-year veteran Gardner, this will be the first time in his professional career that he’ll get to see his name above his usual No. 11. I respect the hell out of that.