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Former Oakland A's pitcher Jon Lester retires
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Longtime Red Sox ace Jon Lester retires after 16 MLB seasons
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Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester, three-time World Series champ
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace
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Jon Lester, former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher, announces retirement
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace
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Former All-Star pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement after 16
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Jon Lester retires