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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace
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Jon Lester: Cubs veteran has no hard feelings towards Red Sox
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Jon Lester retires
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Jon Lester: Cubs veteran has no hard feelings towards Red Sox
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Jon Lester announces retirement after 16 seasons, three World
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Jon Lester allows four homers in loss to White Sox
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Boston Red Sox: The remarkable consistency of Jon Lester
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Jon Lester joins Cardinals
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Former Red Sox pitcher, World Series champion Jon Lester retiring