Boston Red Sox

Jon Lester, John Henry Share a Moment Before Lester’s Departure

Red Sox principal owner John Henry said goodbye to longtime ace Jon Lester Thursday, giving the lefthander a hug as he departed Fenway Park after being traded to the Oakland Athletics.

[fragment number=0]

Lester wasn’t alone in leaving Boston before the MLB trade deadline. Jonny Gomes, John Lackey, Stephen Drew, and Andrew Miller were all traded. Hug it out, guys.

Editor’s note: John Henry owns Boston.com and the Boston Globe.

To comment, please create a screen name in your profile

Conversation

This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com