Jon Lester has been moved, and while the location isn’t necessarily a surprise, the return has many mouths agape.
Trying to confirm, but hearing Lester and Gomes might be moving for Cespedes
— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) July 31, 2014
Confirmed.
— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) July 31, 2014
Jon Lester and Jonny Gomes from Boston to Oakland in exchange for Yoenis Cespedes. You wanted a blockbuster? You got a blockbuster.
The Red Sox also picked up a competitive balance pick from the A’s in this trade.
