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Jon Lester's retirement reminds us Red Sox never should have let him go
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Red Sox have been a pleasant surprise - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox: The five biggest moments of Jon Lester's career in Boston
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300 Wins? Today, Try 200 Innings - The New York Times
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Jon Lester, former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher, announces retirement
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Francona: The Red Sox Years: Francona, Terry, Shaughnessy, Dan: 9780547928173: : Books
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Interview with Jon Lester on his FIRST DAY after Retirement
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Red Sox should be reminded they lowballed Jon Lester with news of his retirement
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Are the Red Sox lowballing Jon Lester again? - Over the Monster
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With Jon Lester's retirement we ask: How do you define a Hall of Fame starting pitcher? - The Boston Globe