Congratulations, Jon Lester - Talksox

TheKilo · 05-20-2008, 10:26 AM

Can't believe I was beaten to this thread.

An older article from the ProJo:

http://www.projo.com/redsox/content/...9.33df151.html

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“When I look back to where we were this time last year,” he said, shaking his head slowly, “we were in Washington [State] and Jon was going through his third session of chemotherapy. It was the worst time of my life.”

Life couldn’t have been better for Lester’s son, Jon, back in the summer of 2006. Called up to Boston in early June from Pawtucket, he was rolling along with a 7-2 record in late August when he received stunning news — he’d been diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Cancer. The Big C.

Suddenly, W’s and L’s didn’t seem so important.

“His mother, Kathie, and I tried to instill in him that there was never any doubt he was going to beat it. But, honestly and truthfully, I don’t know if I could have done what he did.

“Even when he was sick, even after throwing up, he’d go out in the garage and throw. He said: ‘I’m going to be there in spring training.’ ”

I was there for Buchholz's no-hitter. I have to say this was a cooler moment.

Congrats, Jon.

26 to 6 · 05-20-2008, 10:28 AM

Congrats Jon Lester. Great feat, great story, great job.

BoSox21 · 05-20-2008, 11:50 AM

like I said in the game thread, a hell of a movie should be made about this kid

soxfan17881 · 05-20-2008, 12:10 PM

At the risk of coming off like a total cheese, I have to say that last night was one of best nights I've ever had in front of a screen watching baseball. I had never seen a no hitter as it happened before, having missed Clay's last year to attend some function that I can't remember at all. I'll always remember last night.

Congrats Jon! You're the goods!

Mr Crunchy · 05-20-2008, 01:25 PM

breathtaking
my senile mother in law shit herself after he whiffed the last batter in the 9th she was so excited...
what can you say about this kid??
i got 2 words

yankees suck

redsoxrules · 05-20-2008, 01:41 PM

I actually had the day off work so I was able to watch the whole game , it was unbeleivable

Mr Crunchy · 05-20-2008, 01:47 PM

130 pitches on a frosty may evening wont do this kid any favors but this was a once in a lifetime moment and it couldnt have happened to someone more deserving

where are phil hughes and ian kennedy this afternoon?
apologizing to fredo steinbrenner i assume

bosoxnation07 · 05-20-2008, 03:32 PM

To get Johan Santanna- 4 Prospects

To sign Johan Santanna- 6 yrs 137.5 M

Passing on the big name and Keeping your home grown Lefty- Priceless

Great job Jon

VA Sox Fan · 05-20-2008, 05:04 PM

Lester was amazing!! He pitches very well when he works fast. I'm so glad I was able to see the entire game. Jacoby makes the $$$ play! Very nice TEAM offense!

I love Jason Varitek!

VA Sox Fan · 05-20-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Crunchy

breathtaking
my senile mother in law shit herself after he whiffed the last batter in the 9th she was so excited...
what can you say about this kid??
i got 2 words

yankees suck

LMAO!!

Hey Seany!

Thumper · 05-20-2008, 05:19 PM

WHAT THE FUCK?

I MISS BUCHHOLZ'S NO-NO, AND AGAIN LAST NIGHT I MISSED THE GAME TO MEET WITH FRIENDS...

I get up this morning, open the sports section to check the box scores and standings, and in big font it reads "LESTER THROWS NO-HITTER!" All I could say was "WHAT!?"

I CAN'T believe for the second fucking time I've missed a no-no. The las Sox no-hitter I saw was Hideo Nomo's some seven years ago.

Congratulations to Lester none the less. He's come from a lot to make such great accomplishments. Wonder what he'll do next.