Jon Lester

Rather, I'm just speculating on how she earned that kind of reputation.  Perhaps because of the similarity of names ... it could be that Dustin Kelly got confused with Dustin Pedroia ... and then people made the jump (that Farrah must have slept with ALL the Red Sox, just because she slept with one) ...

But what can one do?  There are a number of people out there stuck on the idea of her being some kind of *tramp* or *groupie* -- whether or not she deserves such labels.

Farrah and her friends were dating the players on the drive . I had season tickets for greenville in 2005 and they were always hanging around. That doesnt make her a groupie!!She was dating an infielder who wasnt very good from california named Dustin Kelly im pretty sure.

No, I'm not a friend or family member of Jon's ex.  I've never even met Roxy.  The only connection between us is the same alma mater (Dartmouth College).  But since I graduated in 1991 and she in (I presume) 2007, we don't know each other personally.  Why always jump to conclusions that someone necessarily belongs in Roxy's camp, just because he's speculating on the status of Jon's marriage? 

Is Jon suffering from marital problems that are distracting him from work?  It seems that he's just not the consistent starter this year, as he was last year.  I know that all married persons go through a period of transition and adjustment ... But then, didn't he already live with Farrah for a while, before marrying her?  What's his problem, then?

It's difficult to verify the *facts* presented on this board, since it's anonymous.  It's even more difficult to pinpoint the origin of some stories or rumors.  I personally don't know either Roxy or Farrah -- and don't know what to make of the charges that have been presented.  That's why I believe in suspending judgment until all the facts are verified. 

It may not necessarily be that Jon's ex is behind the claim that his wife is some kind of *tramp* or *groupie* (and I'm not suggesting that this claim is true).  As for Roxy being a *spoiled college student*: again, it's difficult to say where this charge originated.  But it needs substantiation, before I'll buy it.

I personally am not especially partial to either girl, since I'm not a friend or acquaintance of either.

And do you know for sure that Roxy was a *spoiled college student*?  Even if so: hasn't it been said that she's currently in law school?  Look: I'm not saying that Jon should have married her (certainly it would not have been a good thing, if their lifestyles were incompatible).

I'm just decrying the way people are trashing his ex without solid basis -- just as there are people who unjustly trash Farrah (the verdict is still in the air as to whether she really is a "tramp who has slept with just about all the Red Sox").

What I meant was that college years are devoted mainly to study; the real world (where you work) typically follows.  Why should Jon have been especially turned off by Roxy going to college and not working a full-time job, while at Dartmouth?  I'm not saying that he should necessarily have stayed with her.  But that can't have been a good reason for breaking up -- and I trust that there was more to it.

Like I said: there's no need to trash either woman, just because one is sympathetic or partial to the other. 

Like I said: it may be wrong to trash Farrah without justification.  But by that same logic, it's wrong to trash Roxy without justification, either.  Jon may not have felt called to marry her -- but why call her an "old bad dream" (especially since she stood by him during his illness)? 

And what's the basis for claiming that she "has never had a real job, always living off her parents"?  Let's not forget that she went to college -- and therefore was not in a situation to work a job.  One presumes that she's working NOW -- or continuing her studies at the graduate level.

Well yes: I admit to being primarily a RED SOX -- not Jon Lester -- fan.  That's why I'm so concerned about his recent performances on the field: he scarcely resembles the Cy Young Award candidate he was last year.

Of course: he's a much better pitcher than his numbers indicate.  It seems that he cruises for about several innings -- and then gets into big trouble with one bad inning that does him in (errors from himself or others, bad bounces of the ball, etc).

I wonder if he's having marital problems, or suffering from something that's keeping him from being more focused on the game ... or perhaps the multi-million dollar contract has caused him to slack off ...

Oh well: he signed that contract, so he's set for life (there is no obligation for him to return his money, and he's entitled to pitch and get those $$ -- no matter how much of a bust he turns out.  In this, he's no different from other big name, big money pitchers.  If it came to that, Josh Beckett hasn't exactly been the most consistent starter, either).  I trust that Jon has the decency to get his act together and perform up to expectations.

I myself not trashing Farrah: it's not that I personally am accusing her of being a *groupie* or a *gold-digger* (and one doesn't necessarily have to be partisan to Jon's ex, to label her such).  Rather, I'm simply repeating things I've HEARD said about her -- whether or not they're justified: that's in the air, subject to confirmation from more reliable sources.

It may be wrong to trash Farrah without justification, but by that same token it's wrong to trash Roxy and claim about her some of the things that have been written.  Even if you're totally sympathetic to Jon's wife, it's not necessary to unduliy trash his ex -- especially by saying things that are either untrue or unverified. 

Would we work if our husband made millions. i know I wouldn't and you wouldn't either. This woman obviously likes helping people and or taking care of people. I know I couldn't do any job in the nursing field, it's not my thing. To me it would take a special kind of person for that. i mean I'm just saying I couldn't do it.

Alot of the other wives do charity work with organizations they support and taking care of kids and a house is also a fulltime job.

FYI: I came across that website by chance (through a Google search).  Since I didn't build or design it, you can't hold me responsible.  Moreover, Jon and Farrah presumably had the option of barring their photos from the said site -- if they wanted privacy, at all costs.  The thing is: a degree of publicity regarding their marriage is inevitable (if it came to that, let's not forget that they even had a wedding registry online).

As for posting the link on this message board: well, if the website itself is accessible by the public, I don't see why it necessarily has to be kept a secret here.  As said before: if the privacy of these ballplayers should be respected at all costs, why does this gossip site even exist, in the first place?  What's the purpose of this board -- other than presenting news, gossip, and (if you will) photos?

Like I said: I didn't present something that was confidential -- as the wedding photo website was already available.

I agree with you 100%

Things like marriages and divorces are PUBLIC information. even housing records. just beacuse they are baseball players they dont get special treatment. part of that is the criticism they may get.

Well: Farrah is to be commended for spending her time in a constructive manner -- assuming that she has a respectable job.  Does anybody know what she does for a living?  I would indeed respect her more, if she is capable of providing a sufficient income for herself -- and if necessary, able to support her husband, should any disaster befall him.  After all: marriage is supposed to be for better or worse. 

For all the trash-talking that SOME have engaged in, regarding Farrah, she at least can't be labeled a gold digger -- since she met, fell in love with, and married Jon before he signed a contract worth millions.

Let's just hope that she doesn't catch the swine flu from working in a hospital -- much less that she give it to her hubby (who in turn might give it to his teammates).

Good thing the Red Sox got Kason Gabbard back from the Rangers.

You would think that with her husband earning millions, she wouldn't need to work anymore ... perhaps she's just looking for something constructive to do with her time, while he's at the ballpark (especially if he's on the road) ...

I'm a little concerned with Jon's performances lately: he hardly resembles the ace of the pitching staff he was, last season.  I hope he didn't get content, after signing that long-term deal ...

All I did was casually Google Jon and Farrah's names -- and I didn't search deeply into the website, once I ran across it.  As you can see: their photo happens to be on the front page.  Like I said: if they really don't want any of it to go public, they shouldn't have even allowed their photos to be put into that site.

As it is: the site is available -- in which case it should be legitimate to post information on it, on this message board.  Why do YOU post on it, anyway?  Are the moderator?  If it's such an offensive thing, why not simply take down this board?  I strongly doubt that any of the players even bother visiting it: they're too busy with their work.

FYI: I came across that website by chance (through a Google search).  Since I didn't build or design it, you can't hold me responsible.  Moreover, Jon and Farrah presumably had the option of barring their photos from the said site -- if they wanted privacy, at all costs.  The thing is: a degree of publicity regarding their marriage is inevitable (if it came to that, let's not forget that they even had a wedding registry online).

As for posting the link on this message board: well, if the website itself is accessible by the public, I don't see why it necessarily has to be kept a secret here.  As said before: if the privacy of these ballplayers should be respected at all costs, why does this gossip site even exist, in the first place?  What's the purpose of this board -- other than presenting news, gossip, and (if you will) photos?

Like I said: I didn't present something that was confidential -- as the wedding photo website was already available.

In case any of you out there is interested, I came across this photo website --

http://davidrichardsonphotography.com/

It contains some wedding photos of Jon and Farrah: it looks like they had a quality photographer for the big event.

If you know the ex, can you say how she's doing?  Is she a law school student (as some reports have it)?  And is she in a good, steady relationship with a nice new guy? 

I think it's high time that everyone stop trashing either Roxy or Farrah -- especially if they don't know either woman.  And they have no business posting *facts* that haven't necessarily been validated. 

It's entirely possible to be objective and sympathetic to BOTH women.  Each was/is, in her own way, a special part of Jon's life at a certain point.  It's just that he didn't see a future with Roxy, which he did with Farrah. 

Yes, it's pretty old news by now: the two got engaged last July, and married just this past January.  As a Jon Lester fan, I can only wish him all the happiness in the world, and hope that Farrah turns out to be a worthy wife.  Of course, he needs to be a worthy husband, too.

Obviously my best wishes are for him, not her.  But that's the Red Sox fan in me speaking.

I just read the article on Jon in the Sunday Parade magazine and just wanted to say how impressed I am with this young man.  I was especially intrigued because my daughter is 22 years old, is a student at Northeastern University in Vocal Performance and was also diagnosed with Lymphoma, (Hodgkin's).  She is also now cancer-free - which we thank God for everyday!  The ironic part is that my daughter will be singing the National Anthem at Fenway for the Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 24 - the night they play the NY Yankees.  I couldn't help but be struck by the similarities between Jon and my daughter.  They were both pursuing their dreams, when an unexpected illness forced them to reexamine their lives.  And both came out on the other end with a new appreciation of life.  Kudos to you and every other person that struggles with cancer and not only survives, but thrives.

I am hoping that we will be able to get tickets to the game to hear our daughter sing.  It is the culmination of her journey back and a testimony to God's grace and alot of hard work - just like Jon.    Thanks Jon for your inspiration - I know it isn't how you want to be known, but the truth remains - you are.

Anybody got any tickets????   :-)

I just read the article on Jon in the Sunday Parade magazine and just wanted to say how impressed I am with this young man.  I was especially intrigued because my daughter is 22 years old, is a student at Northeastern University in Vocal Performance and was also diagnosed with Lymphoma, (Hodgkin's).  She is also now cancer-free - which we thank God for everyday!  The ironic part is that my daughter will be singing the National Anthem at Fenway for the Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 24 - the night they play the NY Yankees.  I couldn't help but be struck by the similarities between Jon and my daughter.  They were both pursuing their dreams, when an unexpected illness forced them to reexamine their lives.  And both came out on the other end with a new appreciation of life.  Kudos to you and every other person that struggles with cancer and not only survives, but thrives.

I am hoping that we will be able to get tickets to the game to hear our daughter sing.  It is the culmination of her journey back and a testimony to God's grace and alot of hard work - just like Jon.    Thanks Jon for your inspiration - I know it isn't how you want to be known, but the truth remains - you are.

Anybody got any tickets????   :-)

I myself am not trashing Farrah: I'm only presenting the popular characterization of her -- whether or not this is entirely accurate.  Somehow, for some reason or another, she came across as a *groupie* (as with all rumors and gossip, the origin is not entirely clear).

This is not to say that this is, in fact, what she is: only those who know her intimately can say for sure.

Groupie or not, at least she's not a gold-digger: as of yet, Jon Lester has not signed a multi-year, multi-million contract.  That kind of security should make ANYBODY attractive to even a non-groupie.  As it is, Farrah met the guy when he was not yet worth much -- although he was hardly a *nobody.* 

Jeanni: you must be kidding, aren't you?  Or perhaps you haven't been following Jon Lester news ... The guy just recently got married (to Farrah Johnson, who -- rightly or not -- has come across with the reputation of being a *groupie*).

JON LESTER ROCKS!!!!! I LOVE HIM!!!!! MARRY ME JON!!!!!

Jeanni

Does anybody think that the players really bother to spend the time to read posts on these boards?  And if so, how exactly can they identify the posters, anyway -- given that the boards are anonymous?  I know that there are IP addresses for computers -- but e-mails?  Common, now ...

Not even e-mail addresses are that terribly revealing, if it came to that: they can easily hide identities.  In the end, there really is no reliable way to verify the identity of any given poster or confirm the information presented.  It has been said that 90% of the stuff is untrue -- fanciful, invented.

Perhaps that's an exaggeration.  Still: don't expect people to just buy into it, when you claim to be a friend of Jon/Farrah who attended the wedding ...   

I wonder how it was, then, that Farrah merited the reputation of a *cleat-chaser.*  It certainly can't have been only because of that football player who never made it to the NFL.

Oh well ... there is still room for this thing called change.  As such, she might come across as a reformed *groupie.*

I'm just curious -- that's all.  Given the anonymity of this message board, it's kind of hard to verify the information posted.  People have been only vaguely identifying themselves ("a friend of _") -- so you can't always be sure that what they say is all true.

That Jon and Farrah did indeed marry is in no doubt -- given the photographic evidence and his own verbal references.  But that's the only thing definite.

Were the wedding invitees mostly Farrah's family and friends, or Jon's?  I know she's a Southerner, and the two married in South Carolina.  That Jason Varitek (a teammate and friend who lives during the offseason in nearby Georgia) came isn't all that surprising.  I don't know of the other specific Red Sox that Jon considers as his close friends, though ...

I also wonder if either invited an ex to the event.  Sometimes that happens (I've heard of people breaking up amicably, and even inviting former boy/girlfriends to their weddings).

Phsst...everytime a new pic of Farrah comes out that shows her full length, somebody starts up with the "she looks pregnant!" BS.  The pic from the golf thing last year, the fashion show pic, and now the wedding pic.  Maybe that's just how she's built?  I doubt she's been 3-4 months preg since last June.....

And it always seems to be brought up by the poster from IL......