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Cubs Officially Decline Option on Jon Lester, Making Him a Free Agent - Bleacher Nation
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David Ross, Jon Lester lead Cubs' 99th win
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Tale of the tape: How Giants, Cubs match up in their NL Division Series – East Bay Times
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Jon Lester has announced his retirement - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cubs eliminated from postseason contention
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MLB - The Nationals and LHP Jon Lester reportedly agree on
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Lester reportedly rejects four-year extension
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Jon Lester, Cubs agree to a six-year, $155 million deal
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Chris Sale, Jon Lester are Pitchers of Month
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Giants lose to Cubs in NL series opener – Daily Democrat
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Jon Lester delivers as advertised and Javier Baez homers for the lone run as Chicago Cubs take 1-0 edge over San Francisco Giants in NLDS
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A's blast Chicago Cubs, ace Jon Lester at Wrigley Field
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AP source: Jon Lester, Nationals agree to one-year deal
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With Jon Lester signing, Cubs shake up the baseball world – Orlando Sentinel