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Boston Red Sox: Jon Lester is a buy-low free-agent option
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Red Sox, David Price agree on 7-year, $217 million deal – New York
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July 19, 2021: Jon Lester hits a high note, and a homer, as
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Nationals avoid DFA on Jon Lester, trade for Lane Thomas instead
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Washington Nationals News: Nationals reportedly sign Jon Lester to
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AP source: Jon Lester, Nationals agree to one-year deal
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Lester gets 1st win for Nats as they earn split with Mets
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Valuing Jon Lester: How far off was the Red Sox's low-ball offer
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Jon Lester Nationals debut