Jose Reyes' Cut Dreadlocks Sold on eBay, Proceeds Going to Make-A-Wish Foundation
An eBay auction for the signature dreadlocks of Jose Reyes have garnered $10,200 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The Miami Marlins' newly acquired shortstop cut his hair in order to abide by team rules, and is giving the hair to a lucky fan. The locks, which had been cut last in 2007, were snipped on Feb. 3 at Jordan's Barber Shop in New York City. This...
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Video: Jose Reyes get haircut on TV
Jose Reyes chopped of his dreads on Friday to comply with the Marlins' long-standing policy regarding length of hair and facial hair. Reyes then put his locks up for auction on eBay with the proceeds to go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.
Reyes, who inked a 6-year $106 million deal to take his talents to Little Haiti in December was told that he...
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Marlins' Reyes cuts off dreadlocks for charity
New team. New uniform. New stadium. New hair?That's exactly the case for new Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes, who cut off his patented dreadlocks for charity on national TV Friday though not entirely by choice.Reyes spent nine seasons with the New York Mets before signing a six-year, 106 million contract with the Marlins in December. However as part of his new deal, Reyes...
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MLB Network To Air Live Broadcast Of Jose Reyes Getting A Haircut
Back when former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes signed a 6-year, $106 million contract with the Miami Marlins in December, ironically-named Marlins owner David Samson made it quite clear that he expected to Reyes to follow team rules against long hair and would have to get his dreadlocks cut off prior to spring training. [...]
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The Party Is In Miami
Looks like Will Smith had it right all along when he wrote the hit song some time ago “Welcome to Miami”. The Miami Marlins have made the biggest splashes of the offseason thus far by inking Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle to long term deals. Reyes’ deal is a backloaded contract to ease the transition of payroll down in Miami and to allow more payroll flexibility this winter. There...
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Reyes' dreads fetch 10,200 in eBay auction
Jose Reyes is giving a whole new meaning to the term "hair-raising."
The new Miami Marlins shortstop parted with his patented long hair last week, and now an eBay auction for his dearly departed dreads has netted the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida a cool 10,200 as a result.
"It's overwhelming," said Richard Kelly, Vice President and COO of the...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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Fans scramble for Reyes' dreadlocks
Baseball fans were trading for the hair of Miami Marlins star Jose Reyes on Saturday after the shortstop had his signature dreadlocks chopped off on national television.
The four-time All-Star was sat in the barber's chair on MLB Network's "Hot Stove" show Friday in order to comply with his new team's strict grooming policy.
The 28-year-old Dominican agreed...
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Jose Reyes cuts his hair on MLB Network (Video)
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Jose Reyes parted ways with a commodity near and dear to his heart Friday — his hair. The Marlins shortstop had a televised haircut on MLB Network to show he is complying with his new team’s rules. He also turned it into a charity event; the hair is up for bid on eBay and the proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in South...
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Marlins' Reyes cuts off dreadlocks for charity
New team. New uniform. New stadium. New hair?
That's exactly the case for new Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes, who cut off his patented dreadlocks for charity on national TV Friday though not entirely by choice.
Reyes spent nine seasons with the New York Mets before signing a six-year, 106 million contract with the Marlins in December. However as part of his new deal, Reyes...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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Marlins SS Reyes cuts dreadlocks on national TV
Newly acquired Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes cut his deadlocks during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network.Reyes left the New York Mets for a $106 million, six-year contract with the Marlins this offseason. The team has a rule that prohibits hair below the helmet line."It's going to be a little emotional because I spent three years with this hair...
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Jose Reyes plans televised haircut
Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes is getting a new look.
The All-Star shortstop, who has let his dreadlocks grow since 2007, planned a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network.
Reyes left the New York Mets in December for a $106 million, six-year contract with the Miami Marlins. His new team has a rule prohibiting hair below the helmet line.
Reyes planned to have...
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Marlins to be focus of Showtime series
With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show.
This season the Marlins will be the focus of Showtime's documentary series, ''The Franchise.'' That means unprecedented exposure for a team that has finished last in the NL in attendance each of the past seven seasons.
Showtime and Major League Baseball Productions announced the decision...
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Guillen: Ramirez has yet to embrace switch to 3B
Ozzie Guillen says Hanley Ramirez has yet to embrace a move to third base.
The Miami Marlins plan the position switch so All-Star newcomer Jose Reyes can play shortstop. Guillen said he has spoken with Ramirez only once since the signing of Reyes, but he expects Ramirez to accept the move once he realizes it gives the Marlins their best chance to win.
The Marlins finished last...
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MMO Fair or Foul: Mets Are Waving The White Flag?
Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported today that the Mets are one of five teams waving the white flag. Here is the segment he wrote on the Mets…
The Mets’ payroll has dropped roughly $50 million since this time last year. They lost popular shortstop Jose Reyes because they weren’t able to match the Marlins’ offer — a notion that would have seemed absurd two years ago...
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Jose Reyes gets a haircut on MLB Network for charity
Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look.
The All-Star shortstop had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network.
"A little bit lighter. It's going to take me a couple of days to get used to it," Reyes said.
He left the New York Mets in December for a $106 million, six-year contract with...
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Marlins to be focus Showtime series
MIAMI (AP) -- With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show.
This season the Marlins will be the focus of Showtime's documentary series, "The Franchise." That means unprecedented exposure for a team that has finished last in the NL in attendance each of the past seven seasons.
Showtime and Major League Baseball Productions announced the decision...
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Jose Reyes’ dreadlocks sell in charity auction for $10,200
A few days ago, Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes was forced to cut off his long dreadlocks by manger Ozzie Guillen to adhere to the team’s dress code. Reyes complied, but didn’t want to miss the opportunity to make the occasion worth it for charity.
According to this report, the Marlins hosted a live auction for Reyes’ cut dreads which earned a winning bid of $10,200...
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Mets Cut Ties WIth Reyes, Jose Cuts Hair With Marlins: Just Doesn't Seem Right
Last night the much awaited hair cutting ceremony of former Mets SS Jose Reyes took place. I can't describe how much it pains me to scribble "former."As anyone with a pulse knows, I have been sick to my stomach since it was obvious the Mets had absolutely zero interest in re-signing Reyes, let alone his eventual signing with the dreaded Marlins. I also firmly believe...
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Miami Marlins: Jose Reyes hair auction ends Wednesday at 5:23 pm
Time is ticking down on your chance to take home Jose Reyes’ dreadlocks. The bidding as of 8:30 am was at $10,200. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The good news about the price tag: Free shipping…
Here’s a photo of Hanley Ramirez at the unveiling of the refurbished Maria Axiliadora Field in his native Dominican...
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Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes to cut signature dreadlocks on MLB Network
The Marlins have a policy barring players from growing long hair. Unfortunately for Jose Reyes -- who left the Mets and signed with the Marlins in December -- he will have to abide by those regulations. As a result of signing a six-year, $105 million contract with Miami, the All-Star shortstop will have his signature dreadlocks cut on MLB Network on Friday at 6 p.m. Despite inking...
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MLB player salaries see increase
According to “final” payroll figures for the 2011 season, players saw a 3% increase in salaries, with the Rangers leading all clubs in percentage increase.
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December 27, 2011
Jose Reyes Sheds Nasty Hair
It's no secret the level of disdain this GM has towards Jose Reyes. His smile, his hair, his handshakes, his dancing, his annoying antics...ugh! The new Miami Marlins shortstop will no longer be donning those nasty-ass dreds anymore though, due to a team rule. "One thing that I do, I wash my hair once a month. Every time I went to shower, I put a plastic bag on my hair...
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Who cares about Jose Reyes?
There is one question everybody has been asking since the Mets traded Jose Reyes. Will you boo Jose Reyes when he makes his return to Citi Field with the Marlins?
To give you an honest answer to the question, I wanted to boo Reyes when he signed that deal with the Marlins. I ripped down my fathead of him that was on my wall, and just felt like crap for about three weeks. I was...
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Reality Bites: 2012 Topps Jose Reyes Baseball Card
REALITY BITES!
I guess seeing is believing, and this image certainly brings home the realization that Jose Reyes is now the shortstop for the Miami Marlins. Nice airbrush job by Topps…
I’d like to thank Mr. North Jersey for the link and also credit to the Palm Beach Post for the image.
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Jose Reyes cheered by Mets Fans at Baseball Writer's dinner
He is no longer a Met, but Jose Reyes was still a Mets fan favorite at the Baseball Writers of America New York chapter awards dinner Saturday night.
Making his first public appearance since he bolted for the Marlins as a free agent, Reyes was cheered by fans in the audience when he was introduced.
Reyes was honored with the Good Guy Award and lived up to the honor by making...
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