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Jon Lester: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace - Sports Illustrated
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Jon Lester, two-time champion with Red Sox, announces retirement
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Former Cubs Ace Jon Lester Adds 200th Win to Decorated Career – NBC Chicago
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A look back at Jon Lester's career - Beyond the Box Score
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Oakland Athletics acquire Jon Lester from Boston Red Sox for Yoenis Cespedes - Sports Illustrated
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Maybe the best playoff pitcher ever' - What made Jon Lester an October legend and potential Hall of Famer - ESPN
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Red Sox: The five biggest moments of Jon Lester's career in Boston
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Orioles trade rumors: Team has contacted Red Sox about Jon Lester - Camden Chat
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Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons
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Red Sox Journal: Lester ditching the backstory