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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
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Bats: L Born: Jan 7, 1984, Tacoma, WA Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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October 19, 2008 Jon Lester struck out eight hitters through seven innings but he also surrendered three runs in Boston's final game of 2008, a 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 7. Our View:Lester had been the recipient of a lot of hype this postseason after an excellent ALDS. However, his ALCS was mostly forgettable as he loss twice to the Tampa Bay Rays. |
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October 18, 2008 Jon Lester is prepared to start Game 7 if Boston can stay alive in tonight's Game 6 against the Rays, trailing in the series 3-2, according to the AP. Lester said, "You can’t get your emotions one way or another. You have to wait and see and, hopefully, we can pull it off and then come tomorrow, turn the switch on, and go get them. I’ve done the same workouts, and done everything that I normally do in between starts. It’s just a matter of mentally staying focused enough to come out and pitch a good game." Our View:Lester would be opposed by Matt Garza if there is a Game 7. Lester would be looking to redeem himself after allowing five runs in Game Three's loss. |
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October 13, 2008 Red Sox hurler Jon Lester was hammered by the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALCS, allowing five runs on eight hits in 5.2 innings. Our View:Boston manager Terry Francona set it up so Lester would be available to pitch a potential Game 7. For the Sox to win, they will have to at least go six games, so Lester may get a shot at redemption in the series. |
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October 6, 2008 Jon Lester dominated the Angels for seven scoreless innings though his reward was a no-decision. However, the Red Sox came back to win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning, 3-2, to move on the the ALCS against the Rays. Our View:The matchup everyone wanted to see will occur. The Rays can't be looking forward to facing Lester who simply pounded the strike zone tonight in a dominating effort as he outpitched John Lackey for the second time in the series. |
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October 2, 2008 Jon Lester was exceptional in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Angels. He allowed one unearned run over seven innings while striking out seven. The Red Sox have now defeated the Angels 10 straight times in the postseason. Our View:Lester seemed to get even better as the game went on and made analyst Dennis Eckersley look like a genius. Eck had said throughout pregame coverage that Lester, not Beckett, was the best pitcher on the Red Sox. |
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September 29, 2008 Jon Lester has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month for September, according to the AP. Lester went 4-1 with a 2.14 ERA and 28 strikeouts over five starts in the month. Our View:With Josh Beckett ailing, Lester is set to take the hill in Game 1 of the divisional series against the Angels. |
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September 25, 2008 Jon Lester threw six innings of one-run ball on Thursday against Cleveland. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out four. Our View:It's been a great season for Lester who moves to 16-6 with a 3.21 ERA. He has thrown 210.1 innings in 32 starts. Years like this scream for attention in fantasy leagues. |
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September 20, 2008 Jon Lester went seven innings, but gave up five earned runs on eight hits and saw his record fall to 15-6 as the Red Sox fell to Toronto, 6-3. Our View:Lester had been brilliant in September, having won all three of his starts with an ERA under 1.00, and that pace could not have held up all month. Nonetheless, he has been a great option for fantasy owners all year. |
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September 14, 2008 Jon Lester dominated the Blue Jays on Sunday hurling eight spectacular innings in which he allowed only a solo home run to Jose Batista as he improved to 15-5. Our View:With the outing, his 31st start, Lester lowered his ERA to 3.15, a great number for an AL hurler. This marks the fifth time in six games that he has allowed one or zero runs as he is clearly proving that despite all the innings (197.1) that he still has a lot left in that left arm of his. |
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September 8, 2008 Jon Lester collected his 14th win of the season Monday, pitching 7.2 innings of shutout ball as the Red Sox beat the Rays 3-0. Our View:Another huge performance from the outstanding young southpaw. Lester struck out nine and walked three while only allowing six hits. |
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September 2, 2008 Jon Lester won his 13th game of the year, allowing one run in five innings, though he did walk four batters as the Red Sox slaughtered the Orioles, 14-2. Our View:Lester has been a steady presence in the Boston rotation the entire year, and his ERA dropped to 3.37. |
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August 28, 2008 Jon Lester came into today's match-up against the Yankees with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 1.13 and today wasn't much different. In Lester's 6.2 innings he only gave up one run while striking out eight. Our View:Lester has been a viable starter for the Red Sox this year and definitely warrants being on your Fantasy Roster. |
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August 28, 2008 Today the Red Sox will try and sweep a three game series with the Yankees and most likely sweep them right out the playoff picture. Jon Lester will go for the Sox today and he has absolutely owned the Yankees this year. Lester is 2-0 against the Yanks with an ERA of 1.13. Our View:Lester is looking to rebound from a couple of rough outings but the Yankees might be exactly what the doctor ordered. |
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August 23, 2008 Jon Lester was rocked for seven earned runs on eight hits over a mere 2.1 innings of work in Saturday's 11-0 loss to the Jays, with two walks and two strikeouts. Our View:Lester falls to 12-5 and his ERA jumps to 3.49. His two-game winning streak was snapped, and this was only the second time over his last seven starts that he surrendered four or more earned runs. Lester should bounce back fine and should continue to be trusted in fantasy lineups. |
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August 18, 2008 Jon Lester picked up his 12th win Monday, allowing just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings. Our View:Clay Buchholz received most of the ink before the season as far as young Red Sox rookies go, but Lester has been far and away the better hurler of the two this year. |
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August 13, 2008 Boston's Jon Lester is quickly becoming the gem of the franchise, tonight earning his 11th win in a dominating performance against the Texas Rangers. Lester pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts. Our View:Lester moves to 11-4 on the season with a 3.25 ERA. The loss in his last outing is the only blemish on his '08 resume since May 25th, boasting a record of 8-1 since. |
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August 8, 2008 Jon Lester lost his first game in almost two and a half months as he allowed four runs to the White Sox over seven innings on Friday. Our View:Lester is now 10-4 with a 3.23 ERA, so we can overlook this rather pedestrian outing. Lester has clearly established himself as one of the top lefties in the American League even as his strikeout rates continues along at a merely average level of six per nine innings. |
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August 4, 2008 Jon Lester has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month for July, according to the AP. Lester went 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA over four starts in the month. Our View:Lester hasn't lost a start since May 25, and is 10-3 with a 3.14 ERA and 1.31 WHIP for the season. Other nominees for the July honor were Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and closer Francisco Rodriguez. |
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August 2, 2008 Jon Lester only issued two earned runs on seven hits over seven innings in Saturday's 12-2 blowout win over Oakland at Fenway Park, with one walk and five strikeouts. Our View:Lester has won three straight decisions, and has 10 wins for the season. He hasn't been dealt a loss since May 25th, and should remain a strong fantasy starter down the stretch. |
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July 27, 2008 Jon Lester recorded eight strikeouts in seven innings of two-run ball against the Yankess on Sunday night. He scattered right hits and pitched himself out of jams throughout the game. Our View:Lester has pitched exceptionally well in three of his last four starts and his ERA stands at an impressive 3.16. He is 6-0 over his last nine outings. Expect him to pile up more wins down the stretch. |
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July 22, 2008 Jon Lester tossed 7.1 scoreless innings against the Mariners on Monday night and improved to 8-3. The southpaw allowed eight hits, walked none, and struck out six. Our View:It helps that the Mariners are impatient and inopportune hitters. Lester has had a couple rough outings recently, but, in general, he continues to be very impressive and worth using in all fantasy formats. |
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July 4, 2008 Red Sox manager Terry Francona says that Jon Lester is a pitcher who can throw a lot of innings, according to the Boston Globe. Our View:Lester has already thrown 117.2 innings this season, but they have been great. Fantasy owners aren't complaining, not with his 7-3 record and 3.21 ERA. Red Sox fans may not be in love with the idea of him going so many innings, however. |
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July 3, 2008 Jon Lester performed like an ace on Thursday night pitching a complete game 7-0 victory over division rival New York. The left allowed five hits, walked two and struck out eight in his seventh win of the year. Our View:The winning performance was easily his best since the no-hitter against the Royals in May. |
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June 28, 2008 Jon Lester allowed six runs on nine hits, walked none and struck out three over five innings in an 11-10 loss to Houston. The six runs are the most the Boston left-hander had given up in a single game over his first 17 starts. Our View:Lester was also hit in the ankle by a come-backer from Miguel Tejada. The lefty stayed in the game only to surrender a three-run home run to the next hitter, ex-teammate Mark Loretta. Lester pitched another 2.1 innings after taking the batted ball and should be available for his next start. |
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June 28, 2008 The Boston Red Sox will send Jon Lester cover mound duties this evening as they face the Houston Astros, according to the Sports Network. Our View:Lester, who is 6-3 with a 3.13 earned run average on the year, received a no-decision on Sunday against St. Louis, despite a pretty solid outing. Lester surrendered a pair of runs and nine hits in 7 1/3 innings of Boston's 5-3 win. Over his last four starts (3-0), spanning 27 2/3, Lester has given up just five runs. |
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June 22, 2008 Jon Lester picked up a no-decision on Sunday though he looked solid against the Cardinals allowing just two runs over 7.1 innings. Lester walked only one batter while picking up three strikeouts. Our View:Lester's ERA is now 3.13 as he has lowered it in each of his last four appearances. Lester has allowed just one home run in his last nine starts, and as long as he limits the long ball he should be able to keep that ERA in the three's. |
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June 22, 2008 The Red Sox have released their starting lineup for today's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, tabbing LHP Jon Lester as the man on the mound. Our View:In addition to Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury will get the start in left with Coco Crisp filling duties in center and J.D. Drew surging in right, putting Manny Ramirez in the DH role. Dustin Pedroia at second, Juliu Lugo in short, Jason Varitek behind the plate, Kevin Youkilis at first, and Mike Lowell at third fill out the roster. |
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June 17, 2008 Well, it wasn't a no-hitter, but Jon Lester had quite a performance on Tuesday. He held the powerful Phillies offense at bay, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing six hits and a walk with five strikeouts. Our View:Lester hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start since April, and perhaps more importantly, he has allowed just 2.1 walks per nine innings over his last eight starts. |
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June 17, 2008 Jon Lester will duel with the Phillies tonight in Philadelphia, according to MLB.com. Lester is 5-3 this season with a 3.43 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. Our View:He has won his last two starts, while only allowing three earned runs over the span. He merits fantasy consideration, despite a tough match-up against the Phillies at home. |
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June 10, 2008 Jon Lester has been moved back one day in the rotation, and will pitch on Thursday instead of his originally scheduled spot for Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He is serving a five-game suspension for his involvement in last Thursday's brawl with the Rays. Our View:Bartolo Colon will swap spots with Lester, and will take the mound Wednesday. |
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June 6, 2008 Jon Lester has been suspended five games by MLB for his involvement in Thursday's fracas with the Rays. Our View:Lester will have his next start pushed back a day. |
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June 5, 2008 Jon Lester allowed just one run over 6.1 innings to improve to 4-3. Lester walks no one on the night while striking out five in the effort against the Rays. Our View:Lester stayed in the fight marred game and continued to lower his ERA as it fell to 3.50 with this effort. If he continues to throw strikes like he did tonight, he will continue to have an awful lot of success. |
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May 25, 2008 Life after the no-hitter has gotten off on the wrong foot for Boston LHP Jon Lester , taking the loss today as the Red Sox fell 6-3 to Oakland. Lester pitched five innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts. Our View:Lester is now 2-1 for the month of May and 3-3 overall. |
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May 19, 2008 Jon Lester threw the 18th no-hitter in Red Sox history on Monday night as he twirled the gem against the Royals. Lester improved to 3-2 while allowing just two walks along with nine strikeouts. Our View:Lester, who has overcome cancer, is on his way to establishing himself as a quality major leaguer. Not that we want to put a damper on his historic night, but it's worth noting that he threw 130 pitches which history tells us is danger territory with young pitchers, so keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't show any ill effects in the next couple of games. |
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May 14, 2008 Jon Lester allowed two runs on five hits, walked two and struck out four in six innings of work as the Red Sox lost 6-3 to the Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. Our View:Lester pitched well enough to win, but the lack of run support and the four runs that the bullpen gave up didn't help the left-hander. |
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May 10, 2008 Jon Lester was hit hard by the light-hitting Twins on Friday night in a 7-6 loss to Minnesota. The Boston left-hander allowed five runs (three earned) on eight hits, walked one and struck out two. Our View:Lester was subject to some shabby defense, but was far from sharp in Boston's fifteenth loss of the season. The lefty remains a AL-only starting option, if for no other reason than his 1.50-plus WHIP. |
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May 4, 2008 What's gotten into Jon Lester? The southpaw held the Rays to four hits and one run on Sunday and improved to 2-2. Lester has been excellent in his last two outings after a rough start to his 2008 campaign. Following his work on Sunday, he now owns more strikeouts (27) than walks (26) this year. Our View:Lester is reportedly beginning to rely on his changeup more often, and the results look great thus far. He walks too many people to sport a great WHIP, but he can surely help in ERA and wins if he keeps this up. |
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April 29, 2008 Jon Lester twirled a gem for the Red Sox Tuesday, going eight shutout innings while allowing just one hit and four walks while striking out six. The lefty failed to register a win, however, as the Sox scored the lone run of the contest in the bottom of the ninth after closer Jon Papelbon pitching a scoreless top of the ninth. Our View:Lester has still walked more batters than he's struck out this year. That's obviously going to have to change if he wants prolonged success. |
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April 28, 2008 The Red Sox have made another change in their pitching rotation, this according to the Boston Globe. Boston has moved Jon Lester into Tuesday's slot and push Daisuke Matsuzaka back a day to Wednesday. Our View:This now makes Lester a two-start pitcher in Week 5 while Dice-K loses his scheduled second start on Sunday. |
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April 19, 2008 Jon Lester lasted 6.1 innings on Saturday allowing 10 hits, two walks and three runs in a no-decision. Lester also had five K and allowed one home run. Our View:Lester owns a 5.06 ERA over five starts, and he just hasn't been the pitcher that anyone hoped he would be in the early going thanks to a boatload of walks (17) in 26.2 innings. |
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April 14, 2008 Jon Lester struggled to find the strike zone again on Monday. He walked five batters over 4.1 innings against the Indians and has now issued 15 free passes in 20.1 frames this season. Lester also allowed five hits and four runs on Monday, and his ERA rose to 5.31. Our View:We knew going into the season that control would be a key factor for Lester, and he's failing the test thus far. |
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April 9, 2008 Jon Lester suffered through a troublesome outing in the Red Sox 2-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Lester pitched 5 1/3 innings, throwing 97 pitches to allow four earned runs on five hits with four walks surrendered and no strike outs on the day. This gives Lester his second loss on the year. |
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April 2, 2008 Boston starter Jon Lester put forth a strong effort in his second start of the season, holding the Oakland A's scoreless over 6 2/3 innings of work, allowing just three hits and three walks while posting three strike outs. The results resound much better with fantasy owners than his first outing of the season, allowing four runs on eight hits in just four innings of work, bringing Lester to a seasonal ERA of 3.38 with a 1.31 WHIP. |
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March 26, 2008 Jon Lester was shaky in his first regular season start. The southpaw needed 83 pitches to get through four innings, and he allowed five hits and four runs. Lester walked three and struck out four. The whiffs are nice, but control issues continue to linger for the promising lefty. |
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March 23, 2008 Jon Lester is penciled in to start the second game of the season for Boston, according to the Providence Journal. Injuries to Schilling and Beckett will force Lester to step up. |
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March 5, 2008 Rebounding from a poor first start, Jon Lester had a solid outing on Wednesday as he allowed one run in three innings to the Reds, this according to the AP. “There was nothing wrong mechanically," he said referring to his last start. “You see somebody other than your own team for the first time, you’re more amped up. That could have resulted in me being a little erratic.” With Curt Schilling starting the year on the DL, Lester will be one of the team's starters unless he has an awful spring. |
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March 1, 2008 Jon Lester, walked four of the nine batters he faced in his first spring start Saturday against Minnesota. He gave up five runs, four earned, and recorded only three outs. Lester's velocity was present in the debut, hitting as much as 94 MPH on the gun, but his command was awful. |
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February 17, 2008 Saturday marked the first day of throwing off the mound for half of the team’s 28 pitchers, according to the Boston Herald. Jon Lester, who tossed with teammates Daisuke Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield and Josh Beckett, impressed his manager. “He’s a year removed from everything he went through. It’s exciting to see that,” manager Terry Francona said. “(Friday) he wasn’t fighting to keep up with everybody. He was kind of setting the pace. He looks strong. He looked strong off the mound.” Lester noted that he won’t truly know how the added bulk will affect his velocity until he sees the reaction of the hitters. The lefty said there were just four instances last year - in Cleveland, in Baltimore, in Toronto, and the final game of the World Series - that he was able to max out his fastball when needed. “Last year I felt fine, but that little extra just wasn’t there,” Lester said. “In ’05 when I would hump up I would throw 94 or 95 (mph). Last year when I would hump up I would throw 91." |