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Washington Nationals finally get Jon Lester on mound for 2021 debut - Federal Baseball
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AP source: Nationals agree to sign All-Star closer Brad Hand
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Jon Lester decides to retire after 16 major league seasons
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Jon Lester joins Cardinals
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Red Sox starter Lester already has big win over cancer
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Trade Deadline: Making sense of the Athletics' deals - Athletics Nation
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Jon Lester to Nationals on one-year deal
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MLB free agency: Nationals, Jon Lester agree to one-year deal
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Jon Lester would welcome a Red Sox-Cubs World Series - The Boston Globe
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Jon Lester: Ex-Chicago Cubs pitcher signs with Washington Nationals
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Cubs sign free-agent ace Jon Lester
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Jon Lester, ex Boston Red Sox starter, signs with Nationals on 1-year deal (reports)
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Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester, three-time World Series champ, retires after 16 seasons - The Boston Globe
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Former Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester pops up at Fenway to catch up with some old friends - The Boston Globe