Carlos Rodón's reaction said it all. Yankees have a special defender in George Lombard Jr.

Lombard has played for less than three weeks in the big leagues, and he's already established himself as a difference-maker defensively.

BALTIMORE — The comparisons have been there for a while, and certainly since George Lombard Jr. made his debut with the Yankees earlier this month. At shortstop, he can make plays up the middle and deep in the hole to his right, as Lombard did in Tuesday’s win over the Orioles, when he took a...

Yankees Suddenly Cut Ties With Shortstop After George Lombard Jr Decision  Forbes

Since shortstop George Lombard Jr.'s promotion to Major League Baseball, he has ignited a spark with the New York Yankees. Lombard's strong defense and timely hitting have helped the Yankees remain within striking distance of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. But it'll take a strong final few months of the regular sea

Derek Jeter never thought about failing. When the Yankees legend was preparing for a big moment, he’d think back to all the moments he had success — even if it was on the basketball court at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Central High School. That was the message that the Baseball Hall of Famer and 14-time All-Star shortstop gave B