Jon Lester left many Red Sox fans feeling betrayed after spurning Boston for a better offer from the Chicago Cubs. But Lester made sure to express his gratitude to the Red Sox organization and its fans — even the incredibly rude ones.
Lester made sure to thank the fans in every possible way. Whether it was a general statement to Red Sox Nation…
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
…or well wishes to a Sox fan studying for finals.
@mrspedroia sorry Lilly, please hang in there and crush your finals!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@Curtin_Sean water under the bridge brother!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
@bsports1997 I know man, but thank you!
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
Some fans weren’t as nice to Jon, but he responded in stride.
@wwadas sorry you feel that way man
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) December 11, 2014
.@JLester31 fan here. #Cubs pic.twitter.com/Ps71WnKLo8
— Joe Ostrowski (@JoeO670) December 11, 2014
The closest Lester got to showing a little attitude was with this fan.
But who can blame him, considering the fan’s condescending tweet about “classiness” while saying he hoped Lester would suffer a career-ending injury?
Red Sox fan @N_Ruggiero may have locked his account, but his tweets to @JLester31 will live on forever. #classy pic.twitter.com/l5YMmPVRqM
— Kevin Sleighne (@kslane) December 11, 2014
Fans may not be happy with the prospect of a Lester-less rotation — though the acquisitions of Rick Porcello and Wade Miley should help somewhat — no one can deny that Jon Lester is a class act.
[h/t NESN]
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