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Former Cubs ace Jon Lester adds 200th win to decorated career
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Two cities, one legend: Jon Lester reflects on one of a kind
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Jon Lester Is Top Free-Agent Signing In Cubs History -- Will Theo
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Cubs decline to pick up the option for starter Jon Lester
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Playing stupid' no laughing matter for Cubs
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Jon Lester gives Cubs much-needed lift with 14 strikeouts in 3-2
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Jon Lester May Be Beating The Projections All The Way To The Hall
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Why Jon Lester reached out about Justin Steele before he became
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Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, part of team's World Series core
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How Jon Lester's move to Cubs also helped Giants
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Cubs' top lefty starting pitchers all-time
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Nationals, Jon Lester In Talks - MLB Trade Rumors
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Kyle Freeland gives Rockies the starter needed to win in October
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Jon Lester agrees to join Nationals
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