Chris Lee / MCTRed Sox pitcher John Lackey tips his cap to the crowd as he is relieved in the seventh inning against the Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won, 6-1, to clinch the championship.
Darron Cummings / APJohn Lackey throws during a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals, March 16, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey delivers to the Brewers in the second inning Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey fouls off a pitch on his way to striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 5, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey delivers to the Cubs in Game 1 of the 2015 National League Division Series.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey yells out in the first inning of a game against the Reds at Wrigley Field on April 13, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey reacts after allowing an RBI double to Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Corey Dickerson on July 5, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey stands for the National Anthem prior to an MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals May 6, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey heads to the team bus after a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field June 5, 2016.
Christian Petersen / Getty ImagesCubs starting pitcher John Lackey warms up in the dugout before the start of a game against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 11, 2017, in Phoenix.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training, Feb. 29, 2016.
Dilip Vishwanat / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey hits an RBI single against the Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on April 18, 2016 .
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey celebrates with teammates Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey pitches in the first inning Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Game 4 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch against the Cubs during Game 4 of the 2015 National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey reacts as White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon hits a two-run double in the second inning Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDavid Ross, left, and John Lackey congratulate each other following Game 6 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs catcher Willson Contreras stands between starting pitcher John Lackey and home plate umpire Greg Gibson as Lackey and Gibson have words in the first inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey reacts after allowing an RBI double to Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Corey Dickerson on July 5, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs pitchers Jon Lester talks and John Lackey during the first day of spring training at Sloan Park.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch against the Cubs during Game 4 of the 2015 National League Division Series.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey celebrates with his teammates as the Chicago Cubs celebrate their National League Central division title at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2016.
MIKE GREENE / McClatchy-TribuneRed Sox's John Lackey pitches against the Angels.
Patrick Breen / APJohn Lackey watches from the dugout after giving up three runs in the first inning against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, April. 7, 2016, in Phoenix.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey pitches during the first inning of the Chicago Cubs versus Philadelphia Phillies game at Wrigley Field May 29, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey delivers to the Phillies in the first inning Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey practices fielding during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 16, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey signs autographs before the game against the White Sox on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJason Heyward (right) uses the jersey of John Lackey to show a confused fan that the duo now plays for the Cubs during the annual Cubs Convention,
Jeff Roberson / APCubs pitcher John Lackey reacts to a call by the umpire during the first inning against the Cardinals onThursday, April 6, 2017, in St. Louis.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey works the bar during a country-themed fundraiser at Joe's Bar on Weed Street at 940 W. Weed St., in Chicago, on Jul 6, 2016.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey yells to himself after pitching the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field Sept. 4, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneStarting pitchers John Lackey and Jon Lester share a moment with McKai Malooley, 10 months, as Lackey and Lester bartend at the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's fourth annual Cook-Off for Cancer fundraiser at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
Jeff Roberson / APSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey acknowledges the crowd after being taken out during Game 1 of the 2015 National League Division Series against the Cubs.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey, who recently signed a two-year contract with the Cubs, talks with members of the press during day one of the Cubs Convention.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey is congratulated after shutting down the Reds in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey steals second base in front of Reds shortstop Zack Cozart during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017.
Pool / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch against the Cubs during Game 1 of the 2015 National League Division Series.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey prepares for the game July 17, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
Chris Lee / TNSJohn Lackey gestures to teammates in his dugout after he drove in a run with a single during the seventh inning against the Cardinals on April 18, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneRelief pitcher Travis Wood and starting pitcher John Lackey, heading for the bus after the game against the Atlanta Braves, at Wrigley Field on May 1, 2016.
Jeff Chiu / APJohn Lackey throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring training game, March 26, 2016.
Jim Rogash / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey watches batting practice before a game with Blue Jays at Fenway Park.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey stands on the mound as Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneManager Joe Maddon talks with starting pitcher John Lackey after Lackey finished the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 18, 2016.
Brian Cassella / TNSStarting pitcher John Lackey has an argument with umpire Cory Blaser after finishing the sixth inning on July 17, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey enters Wrigley Field before the Cubs played the Nationals on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017.
Jeff Roberson / APSt. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Lackey throws during practice before the 2015 playoffs.
Dilip Vishwanat / Getty ImagesCubs starting pitcher John Lackey pitches against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on April 18, 2016.
Tasos Katopodis / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey celebrates during the Cubs' World Series victory parade on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Kris Bryant fouls off a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey in Game 4 of the 2015 NLDS at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey delivers a pitch against St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Mike Leake, during the third inning of their game, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 14, 2016.
Huy Mach / MCTRed Sox pitcher John Lackey, right, leaves the game in the seventh inning against the Cardinals in Game 2 of the World Series at Fenway Park.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey on the mound in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
Nam Y. Huh / APSt. Louis Cardinals' John Lackey hits a single with a broken bat during the second inning of Game 4 of the 2015 NLDS.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey, center, hugs former Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster at the conclusion of the World Series rally in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.
Michael Owen Baker / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey, Jon Lester, Jorge Soler and Javier Baez walk to the team bus dressed in onesies after their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey prepares to face the Brewers on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
Ross D. Franklin / APJohn Lackey warms up prior to a spring training game against the Indians on Friday, March 24, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher John Lackey leaves Wrigley Field dressed in an "Easy Rider"-themed outfit after the Cubs lost to the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017.
Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey poses during Cubs' photo day on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey works to a full count against Indians catcher Roberto Perez in the second inning Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Game 4 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
Mark Welsh / APCubs pitcher John Lackey greets fans at the Cubs Convention in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey celebrates their National League Central division title Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
Morry Gash / APMiguel Montero, right, congratulates pitcher John Lackey after a spring training workout on Feb. 14, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey and catcher Willson Contreras after they talked on the mound, during the seventh inning of their game, against the St. Louis Cardinals, at Wrigley Field on Aug. 14, 2016.
Brian Cassella / TNSStarting pitcher John Lackey works through the third inning as he allows a home run to the Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun on Sept. 16, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey reacts as he struggles through the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 20, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneStarting pitcher John Lackey delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds, during the first inning of their game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 21, 2016.
Michael B. Thomas / Getty ImagesJohn Lackey of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on between pitches against the Cubs during Game 1 of the 2015 National League Division Series.
Nam Y. Huh / APSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey reacts after striking out Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler during Game 4 of the 2015 National League Division Series.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribunePitcher John Lackey stands on stage with other members of the baseball club during the annual Bricks and Ivy Ball charity event at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom April 28, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribunePitcher John Lackey greets fans during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Cubs Convention.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneNew Cubs pitcher John Lackey practices with other players during the first workout of spring training.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribunePitcher John Lackey greets fans during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Cubs Convention.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJohn Lackey practices pitching during the fourth day of spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.
Brian Cassella / TNSSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Lackey works against the Cubs in the first inning in Game 1 of the 2015 NLDS.
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Red Sox pitcher John Lackey tips his cap to the crowd as he is relieved in the seventh inning against the Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won, 6-1, to clinch the championship.
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