March 8, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Lester Agrees to Extension
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Originally a second round choice (57th overall) by the Red Sox in 2002, the 25-year-old Lester owns a career record of 27-8 with a 3.81 ERA and 262 strikeouts in 354.2 innings pitched spanning 59 Major League starts. The winning pitcher in the deciding Game 4 of the 2007 World Series against the Rockies, Lester also threw a no-hitter on May 19, 2008 against the Royals. When he signs his contract extension, Lester will become the third former Red Sox prospect to do so, joining reigning MVP Dustin Pedroia (six years, $40.5 million) and All-Star Kevin Youkilis (four years, $40.25 million).