Jon Lester is a rich man after signing with the Chicago Cubs for 6 years $155 million dollars Tuesday night. The signing came as shock to Red Sox fans who believed Lester would return to Bean Town. Lester took to twitter to thank the Boston fans for love and support and calmly respond to mean tweets.
Extremely difficult decision for me and my family but we love the outcome and couldn't be more excited to join the Cubs organization! #NVRQT
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 10, 2014
To Red Sox Nation, I understand the disappointment. Boston will always have a big place in my heart and we'll always consider y'all family!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 10, 2014
@J26Nye @Cubs Sorry you're upset Josh, certainly not my intent
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 10, 2014
@LPlankenhorn I know man, I'm sorry.
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 10, 2014
@Jfm08112465 I totally get it James, sorry to disappoint! thanks for the well wishes!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@Emily_R_Ford That's certainly one way to look at it! Sorry you feel that way Emily!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@nickoroni52 all good buddy, but it wasn't the money
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@Curtin_Sean water under the bridge brother!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@mrspedroia sorry Lilly, please hang in there and crush your finals!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@xxlilstevexx Can't say I agree with you but I understand the frustration
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@wwadas sorry you feel that way man
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
H/T Bleacher Report