George Lombard Jr Is Igniting a Yankee Pennant Run

George Lombard Jr is giving the Yankees exactly the kind of spark a top prospect can provide in a pennant race. His clutch contact, aggressive baserunning and brilliant defense have Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber wondering just how high his ceiling can go, leading to comparisons ranging from Andrelton Simmons and Jose Reyes to Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.

The conversation turns to the Giants and what Evan sees as an unfair rush to bury Tyrone Tracy. One missed preseason block and the excitement surrounding Cam Skattebo have changed the narrative quickly, but Evan argues Tracy has already proven he can be a dynamic NFL back and still views him as the Giants’ RB1.