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Showing posts with label Jon Lester. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jon Lester. Show all posts

Cubs Land Jon Lester on 6-year, $155 Million Deal

 
Lester will be pitching in Cubs colors next season. Photo Credit: Steven Bisig


The Cubs have won the Jon Lester sweepstakes, nabbing the free agent target they had sought.

By: Michael Hanley

Athletics Bolster Rotation By Acquiring Lester From Boston

Can Lester lead Oakland to the W.S? Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
 
The Oakland A’s made it known through trading for Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel a few weeks ago, that they were putting all their chips toward the middle of the table and  going all in to win the World series this season. Now they have added another ace like pitcher to what is becoming a rapidly improving rotation.
 
By: Michael Hanley