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Jon Lester - March 2008

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Horse’s Mouth: Notes on Boston’s Outfield, Starters
Horse’s Mouth: Notes on Boston’s Outfield, Starters
mvn.com — The Red Sox spent most of the winter trying to rid themselves of Coco Crisp with no... resolution, and so they enter 2008 with a very talented fourth outfielder. The hero in today’s season opener, Brandon Moss, is another young outfielder with upside. How do you see this battle for playing time shaking out? (more) Horse’s Mouth: Notes on Boston’s Outfield, Starters
Dice-K will start opener; Lester in Game 2
boston.com — TAMPA, Fla. -- Red Sox manager Terry Francona today announced his starting pitchers for the two regular... season-opening games in Japan next week: Daisuke Matsuzaka gets the nod on Opening Day in his home country, and Jon Lester will start Game 2.  ... (more) Dice-K will start opener; Lester in Game 2

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Lester shines
boston.com — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla — The Sox managed a 1-1 tie against the Mets today, but remain... winless in their last seven spring games. The Sox have scored only seven runs in their last five games. Jon Lester pitched four strong innings (five strikeouts) and ... (more) Lester shines
Lester Will Be Back On The Mound Today
Lester Will Be Back On The Mound Today
fenwaywest.blogspot.com — Jon Lester had trouble finding the plate in his last start over the weekend but will have... a chance to redeem himself today at 1 pm Eastern against the Reds in Fort Myers. He blamed his last performance on nervousness and getting too picky. This ... (more) Lester Will Be Back On The Mound Today
Madden: Johan throws best at Bosox
Madden: Johan throws best at Bosox
nydailynews.com — Johan Santana turned in his sharpest outing of the spring Monday against the Red Sox on a... day rife with "what-might-have-beens." His opponent was Jon Lester, who was offered to the Twins for Santana earlier this winter. (more) Madden: Johan throws best at Bosox
Rotation has twist
Rotation has twist
bostonherald.com — Lester key part of Plan C P ORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - According to pitching coach John... Farrell, the Red Sox [ team stats ] came into spring training with a Plan A and a Plan B as to which pitchers would start the team s upcoming two-game series against ... (more) Rotation has twist
Lester tunes up for Japan
boston.com — FORT MYERS, Fla. - In a huge offensive day so far for the Sox, leading 14-5 in... the seventh, lefty Jon Lester went four innings allowed four hits, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts and two wild pitches. There's a chance Lester could pitch ... (more) Lester tunes up for Japan
No. 2 Lester to arrive late
bostonherald.com — F ORT MYERS - For Jon Lester [ stats ] , there is a price to be... paid for being named the Red Sox [ team stats ] starter for their second regular-season game in Tokyo - he won t be joining his teammates on the flight to Japan. Lester, who was announced ... (more) No. 2 Lester to arrive late
Payday for the young guns
boston.com — As my colleague Amalie Benjamin reported a short time ago, Jonathan Papelbon and the Sox came to... terms on a one-year deal for $775,000, with an award bonus of $25,000 if he makes the All-Star team. Papelbon will be paid $225,000 more than Bobby ... (more) Payday for the young guns
Red Sox Sign Papelbon
sportsofboston.com — The Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon agreed on a 1-year, $775,000 contract. Papelbon earned $425,550 last... season while earning 37 saves and 1.85 ERA. So if I do the math, Paps will be earning almost twice as much as he did last year. Papelbon wanted a new multi-year deal, but he does not have any leverage due to his small amount of ML service. (more) Red Sox Sign Papelbon
Santana or Lester? Today, they face each other
boston.com — Jon Lester's name was on the table when the Sox were discussing a trade for Johan Santana... with the Twins. Eventually, the Sox dropped out of the running--even if they had made a deal, the Sox say privately they don't know whether they would have ... (more) Santana or Lester? Today, they face each other
Lester's work is done
boston.com — Jon Lester has given way to Hideki Okajima after working three innings. He gave up a swinging... bunt single to Ryan Freel and a sharply hit single by Scott Hatteberg to start his afternoon, but Kevin Youkilis turned a hard shot to first into a double ... (more) Lester's work is done
Lester outstanding
beloblog.com — It may only be a spring training game, but Jon Lester is pitching more like it's a... meaningful regular-season game in September. The Sox’ lefty is completely dominating the Mets this afternoon at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. Lester was the ... (more) Lester outstanding
Lester matches Santana; Lowrie to fill in for Lugo?
Lester matches Santana; Lowrie to fill in for Lugo?
thebottomlinenation.blogspot.com — The latest Red Sox news at The Bottom Line...... (more) Lester matches Santana; Lowrie to fill in for Lugo?
Pitching depth takes a hit
Pitching depth takes a hit
mvn.com — In the offseason, we thought our starting pitching depth was just fine, thank you. We had Josh... Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Curt Schilling, Tim Wakefield and Jon Lester. Then the dominoes started falling. Josh Beckett has a sore back and is all but not ... (more) Pitching depth takes a hit
Game 2: Lester continues to struggle with pitch count
Game 2: Lester continues to struggle with pitch count
thebottomlinenation.blogspot.com — Get Red Sox game recaps at The Bottom Line... (more) Game 2: Lester continues to struggle with pitch count