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Jon Lester announces retirement after 16 seasons, three World
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Jon Lester talks about life after retirement from baseball
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Jon Lester retires
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Former Red Sox pitcher, World Series champion Jon Lester retiring
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Red Sox, Cubs pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 years, 3 World
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Jon Lester doesn't appear to care about his Hall of Fame chances
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Jon Lester announces retirement after 16 seasons, three World
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Jon Lester, two-time champion with Red Sox, announces retirement
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