Updated World Series Champion Odds
You would have been better off betting on the Cubs a week ago, but you can still get them at 12/1. The Dodgers are favorites at 17/2.
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Media Reactions To Lester Signing
The national media likes it for the Cubs. Boston writers are displeased with the Red Sox.
Read moreRed Sox Fans React To Jon Lester News (NSFW)
Red Sox fans handle Jon Lester’s decision to join the Cubs with a quiet dignity.
Read moreBREAKING: Jon Lester Agrees To $155 Million Deal With Cubs
The Giants are out. And now we wait for final word on where Jon Lester will play next year.
Read moreExclusive: Behind The Scenes Video Of Lester Negotiations
Ball Eight’s sources have provided this behind the scenes video of ongoing negotiations between Jon Lester’s agents and a Major League general manager.
Read moreHappy Jon Lester Day! (Updates)
By all accounts, Jon Lester will make his decision today and we – and the rest of baseball – will be able to get on with our lives.
Read moreContest: Jon Lester Contract Details
Predict the Jon Lester contract details. Win a shirt.
Read moreWinter Meetings: Day One Junk Pile (Updates)
Check back regularly to see what’s happening on Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings.
Read moreWittenmyer: Epstein, Hoyer Stink At “Big-Ticket” Free Agency
On the media: Gordon Wittenmyer has created a perfect little logic box to support his ongoing belief that Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are not very good at their jobs.
Read moreSeven Years Is A Long, Long Time
A seven-year contract is a big bet on Jon Lester. Here’s a look at just how long seven years can seem.
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