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Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement
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Jon Lester Retires After 16 MLB Seasons; Won 3 World Series with
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Jon Lester traded to Oakland Athletics, Yoenis Cespedes to Boston
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Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement
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Red Sox, Cubs pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 years, 3 World