The Chicago Cubs‘ Jon Lester came to the team to help them turn the corner. It was the first massive acquisition under Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, and it’s proved to be fruitful, even on the latter half of his six-year deal. But in Lester’s time here, he’s been known for streaks where he’s untouchable for a month. He hasn’t had that yet. Is it yet to come, or can he no longer sustain dominance for that long?
Lester is considered a ‘grinder.’ He may not have his best stuff, but he’ll find a way to give Joe Maddon all he has, and then want to give more when he pulls him.