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George Lombard Jr. understands his Yankees mission — and has chance to become ‘very special’
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New York Post
If HIS beautiful beginning is any indication, George Lombard Jr. certainly isn’t overwhelmed to be the third-youngest debuting shortstop in the Yankees’ storied history.
The two younger than Lombard’s 21 years, 63 days were Bobby Murcer, 19, and Derek Jeter, 20.
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Lombard, a late first-round pick, turned out to be the biggest addition in an otherwise underwhelming Yankees deadline in a time of uninspiring play by the legendary team.
Lombard said he felt like he’d been here before as soon as he crossed the white lines on Day One.