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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace - Sports Illustrated
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Jon Lester beat the yips with focus and determination - Sports
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Jon Lester - Wikipedia
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Two cities, one legend: Jon Lester reflects on one of a kind
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Cubs finally win World Series, and are set up for more - Sports
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace
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Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement
Jon Lester retires
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Longtime Red Sox and Cubs ace Jon Lester announces retirement
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace
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Jon Lester Retires After 16 MLB Seasons; Won 3 World Series with
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Jon Lester, former Boston Red Sox pitcher, retires after 16-year
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