The Error Epidemic: When Skill Turns Sour The New York Yankees' recent struggles on the field have been well documented, but one storyline has flown under the radar: the precipitous decline of rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr.
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In just three weeks, Lombard has tied a dubious franchise record by committing an error for the sixth straight game, raising questions about his long term viability at one of baseball's most demanding positions.