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Boston Red Sox Memories: Jon Lester tosses no-hitter vs Royals
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Jon Lester, former New York Yankees nemesis, retires from baseball
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Jon Lester's retirement reminds us Red Sox never should have let him go
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First place Red Sox striking out everyone
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John Lackey and the Top 10 Red Sox Pitching Performances of the Last 30 Years, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Red Sox's all-time best left-handed starters
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Jon Lester simply came out on the short end - The Boston Globe
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Jon Lester dealt for Yoenis Cespedes - ABC7 Chicago
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Two cities, one legend: Jon Lester reflects on one of a kind career with Sox, Cubs, Sports