Well “Werth” the Wait

A beautiful disaster

One of the most vivid (an tough to swallow) memories Phillies fans have of last year’s end to the World Series was seeing Jayson Werth’s stare-vowing revenge aimed at the New York Yankees as they celebrated their world championship.

That was then, this is now -- and, good luck see much of Werth's face at Spring Training this season.

Enter the Beard, courtesy of Todd Zolecki's Zo Zone blog.

No, the Phillies didn't resign Eric Bruntlett. Werth just picked up where Brunts beard left off.

Werth showed up to Bright House Networks Field on Monday looking more like Happy Gilmore’s caddy after apparently spending his off-season in a cave somewhere west of Philadelphia.

The growth was so extreme it even earned Werth a comparison to Grizzly Adams on iSportacus. Let's just hope (as pointed out by the 700 Level) that C. Montgomery Burns doesn't buy the team cause Werth would need to shave then for sure.

The beard is fitting for an organization whose legend is growing as one of the most entertaining to watch during Spring Training.

Between the infamous prank on Kyle Kendrick, to the newest installment focused on Phillies director of baseball communications Greg Casterioto, the Phightins are definitely keeping things light-hearted down in Clearwater, Fla.

Here are some things that Phillies Faithful think Werth is hiding in that facial mane…

Pedro Martinez:
Pedro was fairly quiet this off-season and remains unsigned. Maybe he could hop right out of Werth’s face in due time. You can't keep a mouth that big quiet for too long. 

We know he’s in there somewhere -- it’s just a matter of when he’ll make an appearance. Maybe he just can't find his way out.

Shane Victorino’s new signature T-shirts:
The Flyin’ Hawaiian needs somewhere to store all of his new T-shirts that will surely be hitting a Jersey Shore near you. The loud and extravagant tees were developed by Silver Star and were given the final OK by the Phightins center fielder. 

The Beard’s Twitter password:
Philly’s new favorite beard has its own Twitter account, and is pleased to be tweeting from Spring Training. Suggestions from fans about what to do with the ferocious fur were being posted faster then you could say, “Shave it off.”

The beard even has it's own Facebook fan page.

Ah, the wonders of technology.

There you have it Phightin’ Fans. Not even a day before the first full-team workouts for the defending NL Champs and already they seem loose and ready.

Let’s just hope that they put as much energy into their workouts as they do into enjoying themselves in the Sunshine State.

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