Yes - I'm talking about Jon Lester, and according to a report from CBS Sports' John Heyman, the New York Yankees have a better shot at landing the ace this winter than the Red Sox.
From the report:
"The Yankees have admired Lester's guts and clutch pitching for years (and especially that career 0.43 World Series ERA) and will surely make a play for the former Red Sox ace."
The report also stated that Theo Epstein will also look to bring his old friend into the fold at Wrigley Field next season, making the Cubs another major player bidding on the lefty-ace as well.
For those in Red Sox nation banking on a re-kindling after watching their star-ace traded away to the Oakland Athletics just hours before the deadline this past summer, it's time to kick rocks. New England Sports Network reported that Jon Lester's home in Newtown, Massachusetts was put up for sale last weekend for $1.85 million dollars.
Obviously, Lester selling his home doesn't really guarantee anything, but given how far apart Lester's camp and the Red Sox were in previous contract negotiations, it's safe to assume that the bidding for this off-seasons prized possession will likely come down to the Yankees and Cubs for a second year in a row. Last year the Yankees outbid the Cubs for Masahiro Tanaka's services by inking him to a $155 million dollar deal over seven years. Many are predicting that Lester will command a deal is the same ball park as Tanaka. It's going to be a pretty interesting off-season to say the least.
Jon Lester can join the list of Babe Ruth, Sparky Lyle, Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, and Johnny Damon as former Red Sox who all left Boston for various reasons and eventually went on to win a World Series with the New York Yankees.
Wishful thinking?
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