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MLB trade rumors: Jon Lester to the Athletics? No thanks
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Red Sox clinch playoff spot with win over Orioles
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Ortiz, Red Sox sting Tigers 6-5, tie ALCS at 1 - The San Diego
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Manny homer lifts Sox over Rangers
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Athletics go all in with Jon Lester, send Yoenis Cespedes to Red
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2013 World Series: Red Sox name Jon Lester their starter for Game
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Astros answer, beat Red Sox, 9-2, to even ALCS at two games apiece
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Lester, Red Sox thrash Rays in ALDS opener
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John Lackey nearly no-hits Boston Red Sox in 6-2 win at Fenway
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Jon Lester: Cubs veteran has no hard feelings towards Red Sox
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace
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Jon Lester would welcome a Red Sox-Cubs World Series - The
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Red Sox pounce on Wil Myers mishap to blast Rays in ALDS Game 1
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Jon Lester throws worst playoff start of his career for Oakland
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