As I travel the country for away games, I meet kids fighting cancer in almost every city. They visit the ballpark, and I invite them onto the field so we can chat and then watch the game. Jon Lester Read Quote
Once you make the majors, it’s never a great feeling to go back to the minors – no matter what the circumstances. Jon Lester Read Quote
There’s only certain things you can control. I know how hard I work, I know how I take care of myself, and those are the two things I can control. As far as injuries and wear and tear and stuff like that, it’s going to happen. Jon Lester Read Quote
One thing I know in baseball is you should never be comfortable where you are. It doesn’t matter who you are. It’s a business. If I got traded tomorrow, no hard feelings; it’s a business. Jon Lester Read Quote
You never know when you’re going to throw a no-hitter or if you’re ever going to get the chance to do it. It’s one of those deals where the ninth inning comes around; it’s either going to be your night or just a complete game. Jon Lester Read Quote
The Red Sox believe what’s written. If it’s written that I should be traded, more times than not, that’s what ends up happening. Look at the people who’ve gotten traded around here. It’s not their doing. Jon Lester Read Quote
Pitchers really don’t deal with the managers a whole lot. When we come in the clubhouse, we see him, we say, ‘Hey.’ That’s really it. Jon Lester Read Quote