Cubs sign Lester: 6 y, $155,000,000 w/vesting option

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BW23 wrote:I'd never heard/read this before today, but apparently Lester has issues throwing the ball to first. Not one attempted "pickoff" all last season.
I heard that last year in late September and was astonished by this. Mind boggling.

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get him a Playboy magazine!

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It's all a Jedi mind trick - opening day, someone'll try and steal on him and be caught way out.

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MESA, Ariz. - Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester could be "restricted" on Opening Day as he continues to build his pitch count up after missing a recent spring start due to arm fatigue. Lester didn't pitch Saturday against the Seattle Mariners but is still on pace to throw April 5 when the Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals.


"He might somewhat be restricted regarding length in that first game," manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday.
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/ ... -day-start

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Re: Cubs sign Lester: 6 y, $155,000,000 w/vesting option

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At least that contract is almost over. Oops...

Proven pitchers and long contracts. Does it ever work out?

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