The series will give rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. another chance to build on his impressive start since the Yankees called him up earlier this month. Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed Lombard Jr.’s performance during his weekly appearance on “Talkin’ Yanks.” Boone Gives Honest Assessment of Lombard Jr.Boone raved about Lombard Jr.’s defense and makeup, noting that the rookie genuinely loves the game of baseball. “I think what you’ve seen is tremendous defense he’s played so far, I feel like really competitive at bats. Just a great kid, great makeup, great love of the game,” Boone said on Tuesday.