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ERA	W-L	SO	WHIP	RANK	FSP
3.39	16-8	237	1.24	14th	18.62
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Archived News (03-2009)

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[+] March 29th 2009 3 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

Lester allowed one run on six hits and four walks while striking

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Lester allowed one run on six hits and four walks while striking out five in five innings Sunday in Boston's preseason victory over Philadelphia. [...]

4:00 PM EST (2)

Jon Lester held the Phillies to one run over five innings in

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Jon Lester held the Phillies to one run over five innings in a victory Sunday. Lester allowed six hits and walked four, so he had to work out of some jams today. [...]

Lester works five innings

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Jon Lester allowed one earned run on six hits over five innings in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Phillies, with four walks and five strikeouts.

Our View: Lester is slated to hold the No. 2 spot in the rotation behind Josh Beckett. He should be a solid fantasy starter, but may leave a little bit to be desired in ths strikeouts department.

[+] March 24th 2009 3 Updates

[+] March 20th 2009 2 Updates

[+] March 19th 2009 2 Updates

[+] March 16th 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 15th 2009 7 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox SP Jon Lester finalized a $30 million, five-year contract

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News: Red Sox SP Jon Lester finalized a $30 million, five-year contract on Sunday, a deal that could be worth $42.75 million over six seasons if Boston exercises a club option for 2014. "We're extremely happy to have gotten this done," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. "Jon is already a big part of this organization, and we project him to play an even greater role going forward." Boston manager Terry Francona has watched Lester's progression over the last few seasons since the lefty made his big league debut June 10, 2006, and his battle with cancer, which began later that summer. "I don't know if any of us know where he's going to end up," Francona said. "I don't think he's ever going to stop wanting to get better. We already think he's pretty good." [...]

5:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox | Lester agrees to terms on contract extension

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The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with SP Jon Lester on a five-year contract extension, with a club option for 2014, according to The Associated Press. The team did not disclose financial terms of the deal, but it is widely believed to be worth $30 million over five years, with a $13 million team option.

4:00 PM EST (1)

The deal comes on the heels of a breakthrough year for Lester,

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The deal comes on the heels of a breakthrough year for Lester, who went 16-6 with a 3.21 ERA last season, his first full season in the big leagues. "No one deserves this contract more than Jon," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. "It's just a great day for those of us who know him." A cancer survivor, he has since developed into one of the top left-handers in the game. The contract, rumored for most of last week, marks the third that the Sox have handed to their homegrown players this offseason.

1:00 PM EST (2)

The Red Sox made Lester's five-year contract extension official

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The Red Sox made Lester's five-year contract extension official Sunday, the Boston Globe reports. [...]

Red Sox agreed to terms with LHP Jon Lester on a five-year,

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Red Sox agreed to terms with LHP Jon Lester on a five-year, $30 million contract with a club option for 2014. The option is worth $13 million and would buy out his second year of free agency. [...]

12:00 PM EST (1)

Lester extension announced

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The Red Sox officially announced their five-year contract extension with left-handed starter Jon Lester on Sunday, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View: Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but at least one other source is reporting it is worth $30 million with a $13 million team option for 2014.

11:00 AM EST (1)

Red Sox signed LHP Jon Lester to a five-year, $30 million contract

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Red Sox signed LHP Jon Lester to a five-year, $30 million contract extension. The deal also comes with a $13 million team option for 2014. Lester, 25, is 27-8 with a 3. [...]

[+] March 14th 2009 3 Updates

[+] March 13th 2009 4 Updates

2:00 PM EST (2)

Lester to take physical

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Jon Lester is slated to take a physical this weekend, according to the Boston Globe. If he passes, his new five-year, $30 million contract will become official.

Our View: The Sox were smart to lock up Lester early. He was an exceptional fantasy starter last year and all signs point to him getting even better. Lester shined down the stretch posting a 2.95 ERA after the All Star break, pitched phenomenally at home and should have no trouble racking up wins with the lineup behind him. If you can snag him on draft day, do so. He won't last too long.

Lester to take physical

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Jon Lester is slated to take a physical this weekend, according to the Boston Globe. If he passes, his new five-year, $30 million contract will become official.

Our View: The Sox were smart to lock up Lester early. He was an exceptional fantasy starter last year and all signs point to him getting even better. Lester shined down the stretch posting a 2.95 ERA after the All Star break, pitched phenominally at home and the wins should come in bunches with the lineup behind him. If you can snag him on draft day, do so. He won't last too long.

1:00 PM EST (1)

Lester to take physical

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11:00 AM EST (1)

Red Sox | Lester to take physical

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The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester will undergo a comprehensive physical exam this weekend before his five-year extension is signed.

[+] March 12th 2009 2 Updates

[+] March 11th 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 10th 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 9th 2009 7 Updates

9:00 PM EST (2)

Red Sox SP Jon Lester threw 57 pitches in his third spring training

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News: Red Sox SP Jon Lester threw 57 pitches in his third spring training start Monday at the Pirates, allowing four runs -- one earned -- on four hits in 2 1/3 innings. He struck out two and walked one. Lester's outing came one day after Yahoo.com reported that he had agreed to a five-year, $30 million contract extension with a $13 million club option for 2014. The Yahoo! Sports report cited an unidentified source close to the team. Lester, however, said no deal had been completed. Asked if he was scheduled to take a physical, Lester replied: "I have no idea. I don't know what the schedule is the next couple days. I'm sure when they're ready to announce anything if there's anything to announce, they'll do it. So, I'll just show up and do what I'm told." [...]

According to Lester, no deal has been reached with the Red Sox,

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According to Lester, no deal has been reached with the Red Sox, the Associated Press reports. [...]

6:00 PM EST (1)

Lester has rough outing day after contract extension

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Jon Lester didn't look so hot for Boston just one day after signing a new contract with the Red Sox. He allowed four runs on a walk and four hits in 2.1 innings. However, only one of the runs was earned and he struck out a pair.

Our View: Lester went 16-6 last year with a 3.21 ERA and we think that the best is yet to come. He should be expected to win at least 15 games again in 2008 and could approach 200 strikeouts after fanning 152 in 2008.

5:00 PM EST (2)

Red Sox | Lester gives up four runs Monday

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Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester gave up four runs (one earned) while striking out two in 2 1/3 innings Monday, March 9.

Red Sox | Lester denies agreeing on contract

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Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester denies that he agreed to a five-year extension worth $30 million. "No. Not right now. Nothing is final. Nothing is written in paper or written in stone. Like I said, I just show up and do what I'm told and go where I'm told to go. That's all I can worry about," Lester said.

2:00 PM EST (1)

Red Sox | More on Lester

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Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester's five-year deal includes a $13 million option for the 2014 season.

04:00 AM EST (1)

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein declined comment Sunday

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News: Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein declined comment Sunday when asked about a Yahoo.com report that SP Jon Lester had agreed to a $30 million, five-year extension. [...]

[+] March 8th 2009 5 Updates

3:00 PM EST (1)

Jeff Passan, of Yahoo! Sports, reports that Boston Red Sox SP

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Jeff Passan, of Yahoo! Sports, reports that Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $30 million. The deal also includes a $13 million team option in 2014, according to a source close to the team. The deal, which is contingent on Lester passing a physical Tuesday, March 10, would be the largest ever given to a pitcher with approximately two years of service time.

2:00 PM EST (3)

The deal is said to be worth $30 million and includes a team

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The deal is said to be worth $30 million and includes a team option for 2014 worth $13 million, according to the Web site, which cited "a source close to the team." The deal -- which won't be official until Lester passes a physical on Tuesday -- is the largest given to a pitcher with about two years of service time, according to Yahoo Sports. If the Red Sox were to decide to exercise Lester's option for 2014, they will keep him off the free-agent market during his first two years of eligibility.

Lester has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $30 million contract

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Lester has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $30 million contract extension with a $13 million team option in 2014, Yahoo! Sports reports. The deal is contingent on Lester passing a physical Tuesday. [...]

Yahoo! Sports reports that the Red Sox and Jon Lester have come

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Yahoo! Sports reports that the Red Sox and Jon Lester have come to terms on a five-year, $30 million deal with a team option for 2014. Lester follows Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis in agreeing to long-term extensions. [...]

1:00 PM EST (1)

Jon Lester has agreed to a five-year extension with the Red

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Jon Lester has agreed to a five-year extension with the Red Sox worth $30MM, according to Yahoo Sports. The deal includes a $13MM club option for 2014.

Our View: Lester is off to a strong start in the spring, as he is yet to allow a run over two outings. Lester is worth drafting among the top-55 fantasy hurlers.

[+] March 4th 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 3rd 2009 2 Updates

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Oct 01 09	6.1	7	2	1	0	win	28.16	8.84
2	Sep 25 09	2.1	3	8	3	5	loss	-2.84	42.34
3	Sep 19 09	6.0	4	10	0	3	win	18.00	12.16
4	Sep 13 09	8.0	7	2	3	0	win	30.50	5
5	Sep 06 09	7.0	8	4	2	0	win	29.00	0
6	Sep 01 09	6.0	9	7	2	2	win	24.50	16
7	Aug 25 09	6.2	6	4	2	3	none	13.32	22.68
8	Aug 20 09	8.0	5	3	2	1	win	27.50	2.5
9	Aug 14 09	6.0	11	6	3	3	none	15.50	21.5
10	Aug 09 09	7.0	7	5	0	1	none	17.50	21.5
11	Aug 04 09	6.0	10	3	2	1	none	18.50	10
12	Jul 30 09	5.2	2	7	3	4	none	4.32	30.5
13	Jul 25 09	7.1	9	8	2	2	win	26.66	5.84
14	Jul 19 09	7.0	6	5	4	3	loss	12.50	24.5
15	Jul 10 09	8.0	8	4	2	0	win	31.00	13
16	Jul 05 09	6.2	9	8	3	1	none	15.82	19.68
17	Jun 29 09	7.0	8	5	0	0	win	29.50	10.5
18	Jun 24 09	6.0	6	6	2	3	win	21.00	8
19	Jun 18 09	5.0	4	8	0	2	loss	8.00	22.5
20	Jun 12 09	7.0	11	2	2	1	none	22.00	15
21	Jun 06 09	9.0	11	2	2	1	win	41.00	0
22	May 31 09	6.0	12	3	3	1	win	30.00	1.5
23	May 31 09	6.0	12	3	3	1	win	30.00	1.5
24	May 26 09	6.0	4	6	3	5	loss	6.50	30.5
25	May 21 09	6.1	4	8	2	1	win	20.66	12.84
26	May 15 09	5.2	5	8	3	5	loss	5.82	20.18
27	May 09 09	4.1	6	10	1	8	loss	1.16	34.84
28	May 04 09	7.0	10	6	2	3	win	27.00	13
29	Apr 29 09	6.0	7	7	3	5	none	9.00	26.5
30	Apr 24 09	6.0	7	7	3	2	none	12.00	29
31	Apr 19 09	7.0	9	4	2	0	win	30.00	0
32	Apr 13 09	6.0	5	10	0	6	loss	6.00	29
33	Apr 08 09	5.0	5	8	2	5	loss	5.00	21
Totals:		206.3	237	189	67			612.58

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Player Run Differential Notes

Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.

The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Jon Lester has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

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Games	Home	Away	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	BOS (8)	TEX (1)	Jon Lester (1)	Derek Holland (4)	+7
2	BOS	BAL	Jon Lester	n/a	+6
1	BOS (5)	TOR (1)	Jon Lester (1)	Robert Ray (4)	+4
1	BOS (3)	CLE (0)	Jon Lester (0)	Carlos Carrasco (3)	+3
1	BOS (1)	KC (0)	Jon Lester (0)	Brian Bannister (1)	+1
1	BOS (1)	FLA (2)	Jon Lester (2)	Ricky Nolasco (1)	-1
3	BOS	TB	Jon Lester	n/a	-10
Totals:				Games: 10	+10

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Games	Away	Home	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
4	BOS	TOR	Jon Lester	n/a	+17
2	BOS	BAL	Jon Lester	n/a	+10
1	BOS (6)	CHW(1)	Jon Lester (0)	John Danks (3)	+5
1	BOS (8)	TB(4)	Jon Lester (2)	Andy Sonnanstine (3)	+4
1	BOS (6)	WAS(4)	Jon Lester (3)	Craig Stammen (6)	+2
1	BOS (4)	SEA(5)	Jon Lester (5)	Chris Jakubauskas (3)	-1
2	BOS	NYY	Jon Lester	n/a	-2
1	BOS (2)	MIN(5)	Jon Lester (5)	Nick Blackburn (1)	-3
1	BOS (2)	OAK(8)	Jon Lester (6)	Dallas Braden (2)	-6
Totals:				Games: 14	+26

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