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Given the lack of overall production from Joc Pederson and the tremendous inconsistency in the starting rotation, there are more than a few Cubs fans questioning the team’s decision to move on from Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber this past offseason.
Regardless, the former Chicago fan favorites will make their return to the Friendly Confines this week as the Washington Nationals come to town for a four-game set. Lester will kick things off on Monday night, taking the ball opposite Adbert Alzolay in the opener. The veteran southpaw is known for his fiery passion and grittiness on the mound – but other emotions will be at play when he takes the hill.