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Right after Lester was introduced at a Cubs press conference, the club unveiled his new Chicago jersey. Lester will wear No. 34 because his old number, No. 31, is retired by Chicago. Guess who wears No. 34 on Boston, where Lester played for more than eight seasons? That's right, Big Papi. Read More »
After perhaps the most intense, memorable and active 48-hour period in the history of Major League Baseball's winter meetings, the dust has finally cleared and there are new faces in the clubhouses of the Dodgers, Marlins, Reds, Angels, Padres, Red Sox and Cubs. Read More »
In a move called "an earthquake" for baseball, former Oakland As and Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester has signed a six year, $155 million dollar contract... not with former team the Red Sox as expected, but with the upstart Chicago Cubs. In an offseason full of notable moves, the Lester signing is massive, and will likely set off a whole train of player movement with the Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies now all looking to solidify their rosters. Now the free agent market has been set, we can expect some fireworks! Read More »
Baseball fans endure a long, hard season, full of ups and downs, but whether their team are buying or selling, there's one day they all enjoy, although some more than others. MLB's trade deadline day is today, meaning teams panic, getting rid of their stars, whilst others collect prospects, cash and assets. Already stars Yoenis Cespedes, Jon Lester and Justin Masteron have been traded, and there seems plenty more names will be added to that list, possibly including David Price, Matt Kemp and John Lackey. Could teams like the Cleveland Indians, the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays do any shock trades? Read More »
