The beard adorning Jason Standridge's face gives the Trussville, Alabama, native the look of a grizzled veteran.

He smiled wide as he ran his fingers across it and noted, almost wistfully, that a date with a razor was forthcoming, meaning the look wouldn't be around for much longer.

The 37-year-old Standridge has been around for quite a while himself, and he's not planning on going anywhere just yet. He's on a new team this year, having signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines, but the eight-year NPB veteran doesn't view it as fresh start, just a new challenge.