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- January 7, 1984
Jonathan Tyler Lester (born January 7, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and St. Louis Cardinals.
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- 200–117
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Jon Lester is a left-handed pitcher who has played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs. He has won three World Series, one Cy Young Award and several other honors in his career.
Jan 12, 2022 · Three-time World Series champion and 200-game winner Jon Lester is retiring after a 16-year career. Lester, 38, told ESPN that his body just isn't up for the rigors of a major league season...
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- Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2022 · Jon Lester, a veteran of 16 big-league seasons, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball to ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Wednesday. Lester cited the physical toll as one of the main reasons he was hanging up his cleats. "It's kind of run its course," Lester told Rogers. "It's getting harder for me physically.
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Jan 12, 2022 · The veteran left-hander announced his retirement on Wednesday, citing physical challenges and wanting to end his career on his own terms. Lester was a five-time All-Star, won 200 games and helped the Red Sox and Cubs end long title droughts.
Jon Lester, a three-time World Series champion with the Cubs and Red Sox, a 200-game winner and one of the best free-agent signings in Chicago sports history, announced his retirement Wednesday...