Images: Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester's year
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester came to the team by signing a big-money contract as a free agent last December. Lester put together a solid 2015 campaign, getting stronger as the season progressed.
Jon Lester delivers a first inning pitch on Opening Night against the Cardinals.
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Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Chicago.
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New Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jon Lester greets fans at the Chicago Cubs Convention in January.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester, left, returns to the mound after giving up a home run to New York Mets' Lucas Duda, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 11, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs Jon Lester reacts after getting his first MLB base hit against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 6, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester flies out during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Chicago, Wednesday, May 27, 2015.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) sits in the dugout during the first inning of the second baseball game of the Cubs' doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Lester threw a five-hitter as the Cubs won 2-1.
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Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester poses for a picture during the teams photo day Monday, March 2, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) delivers during the fifth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Lester threw a complete game 2-1 win over the Pirates.
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Cubs pitcher Jon Lester and his wife Farrah host a NVRQT fundraiser at Metro Chicago the night of Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, in New York.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester sits in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015.
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