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Lester finally realizes long-awaited return to majors

By Sean McAdam
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, July 23, 2007

BOSTON -- Jason Varitek was one of the first Red Sox players to spot Jon Lester in the home clubhouse Sunday afternoon, moments after the Red Sox had held off the Chicago White Sox, 8-5. "He had the biggest smile on his face," said the catcher, smiling himself at the thought of the encounter. Varitek -- and the rest of the Red Sox -- knew how far Lester had come, and it had nothing to do with the 50-mile drive Sunday afternoon from the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucke ...

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