Jon Lester (1 Viewer)

[Sea Bass]

In the coming days I am sure that the stories associated with Jon Lester's injury are going to be focused on the overblown and overreported Yanks-Sox rivalry or how it might effect the team's chances should they make the playoffs. I would like to suggest why I am saddened by the news. My wife, Mary, had fought courageously against lymphoma when we heard the news that Jon was facing a similar battle. Mary sent a letter of encouragement to Jon, and he answered with one of the most sincere heart felt responses that I have ever read. We were both delighted that he was able to come back, pitch a no hitter and become an important cog in the teams rotation. Mary passed away earlier this year. Tonight my prayers go out to Jon Lester and his family.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Sorry to hear about Mary, all my best to your family.

I didn't see the play. How serious did it look? It's not going to knock him out of the playoffs is it?

 

[MAC_32]

Looked pretty bad, but NESN is reporting contusion to his quad, if so it'd probably put him out until the playoffs but he should be good to go game 2.

 

[Giantseasonticketholder]

If there is one player I admire in the Boston uniform, it most certainly is Jon Lester. I was very happy the Yanks were knocking him around last night, but I hated seeing him leave the game the way he did.