Clayton Kershaw 2nd Start

[Thommy]

Not sure if this was posted but he was brilliant again today. He has now started the year off with 16 scoreless innings with 16 Ks, 1 walk, and just 6 hits. Anyone else think this is a start to a Koufax-esque year?

[nuccionino]

1 walk!? Trade him.

Verlander's got company for best pitcher in baseball.

[death2redemptions]

KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKershaw

[mt27]

2 starts in. Can't say anything. IMO Kershaw is just being Kershaw. Hopefully he doesn't stay in that dump the Dodgers call a stadium for too much longer.

[Thommy]

Hopefully he doesn't stay in that dump the Dodgers call a stadium for too much longer.

http://troll.me/images/tg/take-that-back-now.jpg

[mt27]

http://troll.me/images/tg/take-that-back-now.jpg

Sorry man. Haven't been there to see the new renovations but last time I was there I was very disappointed. Probably the worst park I've been to.

[Thommy]

Sorry man. Haven't been there to see the new renovations but last time I was there I was very disappointed. Probably the worst park I've been to.

We'll agree to disagree ;).

[superjames27]

Sorry man. Haven't been there to see the new renovations but last time I was there I was very disappointed. Probably the worst park I've been to.

lol angels fan?

[mt27]

lol angels fan?

My opinion isn't even biased bud.

[duwal]

two stellar starts but you also have to consider that he has faced only the Giants and Pirates lineups so far

[KingTaco77]

Sorry man. Haven't been there to see the new renovations but last time I was there I was very disappointed. Probably the worst park I've been to.

You've not been to an A's game, then, have you?

[superjames27]

My opinion isn't even biased bud.

lol im just saying i dont think you will ever find a REAL dodgers fan who will say they dont like dodger stadium

[phillies347]

Man I really need his bc auto...

[solt0131]

two stellar starts but you also have to consider that he has faced only the Giants and Pirates lineups so far

Yes, the Pirates have also been shutout in 4 of their first 5 games so......

[Srt42004n]

two stellar starts but you also have to consider that he has faced only the Giants and Pirates lineups so far

I was going to say that... and both starts have been at home...if he manages to go to Cinci/Washington/SF/St Louis and dominate then we can start the Koufax-like season... personally I see him going something like 20-10/22-8 and the dodgers still miss the playoffs bc the rest of the rotation likes chicken wings and beer!

[centereacan06]

You've not been to an A's game, then, have you?

Or Shea Stadium? I absolutely loved that place, but man was it a dump.

[MVPete]

Yes, the Pirates have also been shutout in 4 of their first 5 games so......

The Pirates have no homeruns and only 4 extra base hits as well.

[Giancarlo27]

Not sure if this was posted but he was brilliant again today. He has now started the year off with 16 scoreless innings with 16 Ks, 1 walk, and just 6 hits. Anyone else think this is a start to a Koufax-esque year?

lets not start making comparisons to the greatest pitcher of all time...

[Ziveus101]

lets not start making comparisons to the greatest pitcher of all time...

Too late.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qrXustIn3V0/UNK3_-kfWbI/AAAAAAAAV9c/oBoaTFPYslk/s1600/kershaw_koufax12toppsarchivescombo.jpg

[xbignick]

Was my pick for Cy Young entering 2013. Would consider another pitcher, but still not confident on how the organization will treat him.

He's not even 26 yet. Think about that...
If Kershaw stays healthy and productive, the sky's the limit.

[xbignick]

Too late.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qrXustIn3V0/UNK3_-kfWbI/AAAAAAAAV9c/oBoaTFPYslk/s1600/kershaw_koufax12toppsarchivescombo.jpg

What's wrong with that? It's not like Koufax's career is untouchable.

[chansen10]

Best pitcher in baseball last 3 years and will be for the next 8 years I think as long as he stays healthy

[SDcardguy24]

Sorry man. Haven't been there to see the new renovations but last time I was there I was very disappointed. Probably the worst park I've been to.

How many parks have you been to? Which ones?

[KingTaco77]

Or Shea Stadium? I absolutely loved that place, but man was it a dump.

Hahah only difference is that the Coliseum is still alive and kicking. It's still a great place to go to, though, even for an Angels fan like myself :).

Also it's funny that someone from San Bernardino County is calling Dodger Stadium a dump. I keed, I keed! But not really.

[stormshadow815]

Sorry man. Haven't been there to see the new renovations but last time I was there I was very disappointed. Probably the worst park I've been to.

It's not a bad park, its the company it keeps. One reason I dont go to many games.

[nikpounder]

You've not been to an A's game, then, have you?

You mean you don't like staring at a tarped over Mt Davis during a sold out game.

[purejd86p]

two stellar starts but you also have to consider that he has faced only the Giants and Pirates lineups so far

Posey,Panda,Pence-Looks pretty darn good to me.:flex:

[JohnAndrew]

two stellar starts but you also have to consider that he has faced only the Giants and Pirates lineups so far

I know, right?! I mean, what have the Giants done recently, anyway?

[Thommy]

lets not start making comparisons to the greatest pitcher of all time...

Why not? They're both southpaws who pitched for the Dodgers. Kershaw's got a lower career ERA, and the same career SO/9 ratio, and he broke out at a younger age. Now I know Koufax is best known for his post 1962 seasons, but Kershaw still has time to put together a few seasons like that. You also have to remember that Koufax threw on a 15 inch mound (some even said 20), while Kershaw throws on a 12 inch mound.