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Breaking Sox News: Lester Called Up
soxanddawgs.com - 7/22/2007
Breaking Sox News: Lester Called Up
— soxanddawgs.com — Just saw this on Extra Bases. The Red Sox have called up Jon Lester to start tomorrow’s... game against the Cleveland Indians. Julian Tavarez will go to the bullpen. The Red Sox will make a roster move after the game and the speculation is Javier Lopez will be sent back to Pawtucket after the game since he has minor league options left. (more) Breaking Sox News: Lester Called Up

2 Comments vote down beisbolct beisbolct posted 7/22/2007posted this
We Spit On Cancer
epiccarnival.com - 7/24/2007
We Spit On Cancer
— epiccarnival.com — Jon Lester's story is an inspiring one but he's hardly the first player to return to active... play after being diagnosed with cancer. (more) We Spit On Cancer

Comments vote down Scrap Scrap posted 7/24/2007posted this
blog.masslive.com - 7/24/2007
Julian Tavarez just keeps on dancing
— blog.masslive.com — Julian Tavarez appeared to be in fine spirits in this video, even though he lost his starting... job to Jon Lester the following day. What, you don't like salsa dancing? (more) Julian Tavarez just keeps on dancing

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 7/24/2007posted this
On the Farm: Masterson making noise
soxnest.com - 7/27/2007
On the Farm: Masterson making noise
— soxnest.com — While there's plenty of trade talk focusing on the three Red Sox prospects every team wants -... center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury and pitchers Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester - it's possible another big - emphasis on big - arm could make or break a Boston blockbuster. One look at Justin Masterson is all a scout needs to know he has the physical talent to be an ace, and now the stats are showing that, too. (more) On the Farm: Masterson making noise

Comments vote down SoxNest SoxNest posted 7/27/2007posted this
Not A Single Tranny Joke
sixpacksportsreport.com - 7/24/2007
Not A Single Tranny Joke
— sixpacksportsreport.com — When Jon Lester took the mound last night I'll admit, it got a little dusty in the... Six Pack Sports Report HQ. I have been a fan of Lester since before he made his MLB debut and last night as a sports fan I needed that moment. (more) Not A Single Tranny Joke

Comments vote down theoriginaljd theoriginaljd posted 7/24/2007posted this
Game Story, 7.23.07: Early runs are every pitcher's friend
overthemonster.com - 7/24/2007
Game Story, 7.23.07: Early runs are every pitcher's friend
— overthemonster.com — Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester delivers a pitch to Cleveland Indians' Josh Barfield in the third inning... of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2007, in Cleveland. Lester returned to the mound Monday for his first start since being diagnosed with cancer ... (more) Game Story, 7.23.07: Early runs are every pitcher's friend

Comments vote down FanIQ Blog found this 7/24/2007found this
boston.com - 7/24/2007
Boston Red Sox - It's a heavenly night for Red Sox - The Boston Globe
— boston.com — CLEVELAND -- Facing any batter with the bases loaded, even one as talented as Grady Sizemore, doesn't... even register among the most difficult moments of the past year for Jon Lester. But, since Lester wants the focus back on baseball and away from ... (more) Boston Red Sox - It's a heavenly night for Red Sox - The ...

Comments vote down The Soxaholix found this 7/24/2007found this
Tavarez Upset With Performance, May Return To Acting Career
survivinggrady.com - 7/8/2007
Tavarez Upset With Performance, May Return To Acting Career
— survivinggrady.com — If the guy can still play the banjo like he could a few years ago, it may... be time to find a couple buddies that can play the whiskey jug and the washboard bass and get the band back together. Seriously, this sh*t is gonna happen. The Tigers score ... (more) Tavarez Upset With Performance, May Return To Acting Career

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boston.com - 7/22/2007
Lester called up
— boston.com — Terry Francona just announced that Jon Lester has been recalled from Pawtucket and will start tomorrow night... in Cleveland. Julian Tavarez is going to the bullpen. A roster move will be announced after the game. The easiest move available to the Sox ... (more) Lester called up

Comments vote down SOX & Dawgs found this 7/22/2007found this
Lester beats Indians in return to big leagues - MLB
sports.espn.go.com - 7/24/2007
Lester beats Indians in return to big leagues - MLB
— sports.espn.go.com — Summary: Jon Lester's return from cancer couldn't have gone much better as he pitched six strong innings... to lead the Red Sox past the Indians. Hero: Lester allowed five hits and two runs while walking three and striking out six in his first major ... (more) Lester beats Indians in return to big leagues - MLB

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Trot Nixon's Teammates Are Afraid of Him
survivinggrady.com - 7/24/2007
Trot Nixon's Teammates Are Afraid of Him
— survivinggrady.com — Trot Nixon. Dishing out pies to the face. I'm in love.... (more) Trot Nixon's Teammates Are Afraid of Him

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 7/24/2007posted this
Marked man
touchingallthebases.blogspot.com - 7/16/2007
Marked man
— touchingallthebases.blogspot.com — Playing nine innings while wondering what Papi and his torn meniscus were doing playing in the All-Star... game . . . 1. I know it's probably cold and heartless of me given all that he has overcome, but if the Texas Rangers are willing to take Jon ... (more) Marked man

Comments vote down Projo Sox Blog found this 7/16/2007found this
kaylee-wwwtheworldaccordingtokaylee.blogspot.com - 7/21/2007
The World According to Kaylee
— kaylee-wwwtheworldaccordingtokaylee.blogspot.com — and even though i missed today's game....due to not feeling well i will not miss tomorrow's game... don't care how much pain i am in.He has made me believe that miracles do happen. The 23-year-old left-hander last pitched in the Major Leagues on Aug. 23, ... (more) The World According to Kaylee

Comments vote down The Mighty Quinn Media Machine found this 7/21/2007found this
boston.com - 7/23/2007
Boston Red Sox - Careful thought process - The Boston Globe
— boston.com — When he pitches tonight in Cleveland, 23-year-old lefthander Jon Lester will be returning to the Red Sox... exactly a year after he pitched for the Sox for the first time in his home state of Washington. It was on the team's second trip to Seattle, a ... (more) Boston Red Sox - Careful thought process - The Boston Globe

Comments vote down The Soxaholix found this 7/23/2007found this
boston.com - 7/23/2007
Boston Red Sox - Happy to deliver good news on Lester - The Boston Globe
— boston.com — It stopped being about baseball late last August when doctors told Jon Lester he had a treatable... form of anaplastic large cell lymphoma. After that, it became about nothing other than the long-term health and well being of a 22-year-old who'd been ... (more) Boston Red Sox - Happy to deliver good news on Lester - ...

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McAdam: Cancer-free Lester gets his second chance - MLB
sports.espn.go.com - 7/24/2007
McAdam: Cancer-free Lester gets his second chance - MLB
— sports.espn.go.com — BOSTON -- Jason Varitek was one of the first Red Sox players to spot Jon Lester in... the home clubhouse Sunday afternoon, moments after the Red Sox had held off the Chicago White Sox , 8-5. "He had the biggest smile on his face," said the catcher, ... (more) McAdam: Cancer-free Lester gets his second chance - MLB

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projo.com - 7/7/2007
PawSox take two behind pitching of Lester, Burns | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The ...
— projo.com — 01:00 AM EDT on Saturday, July 7, 2007 BY DAN HICKLING Special to the Journal ROCHESTER, N.Y.... The PawSox, a team that has been victory starved for most of the year, grabbed two in one swipe, last night, taking a double-header from the Rochester Red ... (more) PawSox take two behind pitching of Lester, Burns |  ...

Comments vote down SOX & Dawgs found this 7/7/2007found this
boston.com - 7/17/2007
Boston Red Sox - Sox ready to wait for this left-right combo - The Boston Globe
— boston.com — PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Entering the McCoy Stadium clubhouse it was clear the future was staring you in... the face. Jon Lester, the lefthander; Clay Buchholz, the righthander. A couple of guys who might someday be 1-2 in the Red Sox' rotation. They are at ... (more) Boston Red Sox - Sox ready to wait for this left-right ...

Comments vote down SOX & Dawgs found this 7/17/2007found this
Pineiro let go in favor of Lester | Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal
projo.com - 7/23/2007
Pineiro let go in favor of Lester | Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal
— projo.com — 07:26 AM EDT on Monday, July 23, 2007 BY SEAN McADAM and STEVEN KRASNER Journal Sports Writers... BOSTON After attempting to rebuild their bullpen last offseason, the Red Sox have now cut ties with three of their veteran imports. Weeks after the Sox ... (more) Pineiro let go in favor of Lester | Boston Red Sox | ...

Comments vote down SOX & Dawgs found this 7/23/2007found this
On the heroic return of a man we can all identify with
blog.masslive.com - 7/23/2007
On the heroic return of a man we can all identify with
— blog.masslive.com — A thoughtful look at the return of Jon Lester, cancer survivor, to the Boston Red Sox.... (more) On the heroic return of a man we can all identify with

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 7/23/2007posted this
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