Pressure Will Come: George Lombard Jr.’s Immediate Impact; Lindor-Soto Dethawed; Ravy Returns
Summary
Buster Olney and Taylor Schwenk analyze Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr.’s elite defense and the team’s playoff potential if Aaron Judge returns. Jorge Castillo details how Freddy Peralta mediated tensions between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. The hosts also discuss the Mariners’ surprising struggles and Alex Cora’s reflections on managing pressure in Boston.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and show setup
George Lombard Jr.'s impact and defensive skills
Yankees' roster health and AL standings
Freddy Peralta mediates Soto-Lindor conflict
Mid-roll advertisements
Mets MVP race and Mariners' slump
Lombard's fundamentals and Jeter comparisons
Alex Cora podcast and managerial roles
Outro and closing remarks
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