I'm hesitant to throw Lester into any prospect discussion or to try to tie his career to any current Major leaguers right now. Keep in mind that less than a year ago this guy was diagnosed with cancer.
Yes, he's healthy now but that takes it out of you. He was admittedly weak in spring training and the last thing we want this kid doing is pressing, overdoing it, and hurting himself. He's making slow and steady progress and I applaud the Red Sox for bringing him along slowly.
Before cancer, he was considered one of the better pitching prospects in baseball, but keep your expectations for this kid in check.
I also read an interesting article on Phil Hughes-- apparently he's been playing around with his mechanics?
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/ar...nical-changes/