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Jon Lester, Cubs agree to a six-year, $155 million deal
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Cardinals pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement
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Jon Lester, done after 16 seasons, gave the Red Sox everything he
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Washington Nationals' Jon Lester on pitcher wins; magic numbers
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Jon Lester retires
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Jon Lester, former Boston Red Sox pitcher, retires after 16-year
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Ex-Red Sox Jon Lester Not Worried About Hall Of Fame Chances
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John Lackey's revival mirrors that of the Red Sox
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Jon Lester announces retirement after finishing career with
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Ryan Dempster will not pitch in 2014, Red Sox starter may retire
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Jon Lester announces retirement after 16 seasons, three World
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Jon Lester announces his retirement after long career with Boston
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Longtime Red Sox ace Jon Lester retires after 16 MLB seasons
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Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement