John Lackey

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Chicago Cubs pitcher John Lackey throws against Italy during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero congratulates pitcher John Lackey after throwing during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey delivers to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey delivers to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Tampa Bay Rays' Sean Rodriguez reacts to a called third strike by Boston Red Sox starter John Lackey during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Boston Red Sox starter John Lackey pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

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Boston Red Sox's John Lackey pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Boston, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Boston Red Sox's John Lackey, right, has a conference on the mound with pitching coach Juan Nieves, left, and A.J. Pierzynski in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Boston, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)