which team does john lester play for
The Cubs' $155 million ace Jon Lester can't throw the ball to first base, and it's getting ugly. SEE ALSO: Jon Lester can't throw the ball to first base, and it nearly cost the Cubs big time in Game 7. The Chicago Cubs have a $155 million problem. The Cubs signed one of the biggest prizes in free agency this winter when they locked up Jon Lester to a six-year, $155 million contract to be their ace.