Clayton Kershaw Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Clayton Kershaw.
West Notes: Kershaw, Dodgers, Young, Wells, Booty
2013/03/notes-1.htmlWith today's news of a big extension for Adam Wainwright, attention could turn to another ace who could be extended:…… According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, however, Kershaw does not want to keep negotiations open past spring training and is staying quiet as to whether there has been any progress.
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Discussing Deal
2013/03/clayton-kershaw-dodgers-discussing-deal.htmlPitcher Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers are discussing a contract extension, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. … The news that Kershaw and the Dodgers are talking about a deal comes on the heels of big new contract extensions for Justin Verlander and Buster Posey.
NL West Notes: Kershaw, Padres, Rockies
2013/04/nl-west-notes-kershaw-padres-rockies.htmlOne baseball official tells Jon Heyman of CBS Sports that talks between Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers have already surpassed the $200MM mark. … Kershaw has "everything going for him" in the negotiations, writes Heyman.
West Notes: Kershaw, Rockies, Rangers, Astros
2013/05/west-notes-kershaw-rockies-rangers-astros.htmlCredit Dodgers' scouting director Logan White for ensuring that Clayton Kershaw's big league successes have come in a Dodger uniform,…… According to White, with Longoria already off the board to the Rays, the Dodgers "were hoping and praying Clayton would get…
Stark On Miguel Cabrera, Kershaw, Nolasco, Stanton
2013/06/stark-on-3.htmlOne exec, though, told Stark, "I can't imagine him leaving." Stark hears Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw seeks a ten-year deal, which would be the first for a pitcher since Wayne Garland signed a ten-year, $2.3MM deal in 1977 (those were different times). … One exec can't possibly see Kershaw leaving L.A., and could picture $200-210MM over seven years.
Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, Puig, Crawford
2013/06/dodgers-notes-2.htmlYesterday we learned that the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are making progress on a contract extension that will be worth at least $180MM. … The Dodgers have been waiting for the resolution of their TV contract situation wtih Major League Baseball before picking up talks with Kershaw in earnest, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
Dodgers, Kershaw Discussing Extension
2013/06/dodgers-kershaw-discussing-extension.htmlSATURDAY: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are making progress on an extension. … SUNDAY: Kershaw is seeking $225MM, but talks have gone on too long for people familiar with the discussions to suggest the sides are close to a deal yet, according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman.
NL West Notes: Puig, Kershaw, Rockies, Garfinkel
2013/07/nl-west-notes-puig-kershaw-rockies-garfinkel.htmlThe Dodgers' inability (so far) to sign Clayton Kershaw to a contract extension is the biggest surprise of the first…… We heard about a month ago that the two sides were making progress on a seven-year deal that would pay Kershaw at least $180MM, and the prospect of a 12-year, $300MM contract had also been discussed.
Dodgers, Kershaw Were Close On $210MM Deal
2013/08/dodgers-kershaw-were-close-on-seven-year-210mm-deal.htmlThe Dodgers and star pitcher Clayton Kershaw were close to agreement on a hefty seven-year deal worth roughly $210MM, major league sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. … Talks are unlikely to pick back up between the two sides until the offseason and Kershaw's asking price could be even higher by that point.
Magic Johnson On Kershaw, Cano, Mattingly
2013/10/magic-johnson-on-kershaw-cano-mattingly.htmlJohnson gave no hint about why negotiations with Clayton Kershaw on a seven-year, $210MM extension fell apart over the summer,…… Kershaw is currently scheduled to hit free agency after the 2014 season and his price tag could get even largest with a big October, but Johnson isn't worried: “We already know we've got to give him a lot of money.
Dodgers Offered Kershaw $300MM
2013/10/dodgers-offered-kershaw-300mm.htmlThe Dodgers offered Clayton Kershaw a contract valued at approximately $300MM some time this season, ESPN's Buster Olney reports. … The offer was "essentially a lifetime contract" that a source with knowledge of the discussions described as "an A-Rod deal." Sources say that the two sides weren't able to reach an agreement, with Kershaw citing uncertainty about making such a large commitment and about discussing his contract during the season.
NL Notes: Stanton, Ruiz, Kershaw, Cardinals, Phillies
2013/11/nl-notes-stanton-ruiz-kershaw-cardinals-phillies.htmlClayton Kershaw of the Dodgers said yesterday that he was "curious" about free agency but "open-minded going into the off-season," Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reported.
Arbitration Breakdown: Clayton Kershaw
2013/11/arbitration-breakdown-clayton-kershaw.htmlClayton Kershaw completed that hat trick this year, and his timing is excellent to go to arbitration prior to his contract year. … Kershaw signed a two-year deal in his first year of eligibility, which paid him $11.25MM for this past year.
NL West Notes: Headley, D’Backs, Kershaw, Uribe
2013/11/nl-west-notes-kershaw-headley-dbacks.htmlIt's a little unusual that Clayton Kershaw hasn't signed a huge extension with the Dodgers yet, though ESPN Los Angeles' Mark Saxon notes that if Kershaw isn't comfortable signing for a decade or longer, that could be in the Dodgers' best long-term interest.
Scherzer, Kershaw Win Cy Young Awards
2013/11/scherzer-kershaw-win-cy-young-awards.htmlMax Scherzer of the Tigers and Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers have won Cy Young awards in their respective leagues. … Kershaw led the NL with a 1.83 ERA, and he posted 8.8 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9.
Los Angeles Notes: Kershaw, Payroll, Nolasco, Dipoto
2013/11/los-angeles-notes-kershaw-payroll-nolasco-dipoto.htmlClayton Kershaw told Jim Bowden and Casey Stern on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (on Twitter) his contract negotiations with…… While it has been assumed that Kershaw will extend his deal with the Dodgers, the baseball world will surely be paying attention to what will likely be the largest contract ever issued to a pitcher.
Colletti On Tanaka, Guerrero, Kershaw, Hanley
2014/01/colletti-on-tanaka-guerrero-kershaw-hanley.htmlColletti indicated that he's had "a lot of conversations" with Clayton Kershaw on a new contract (Hernandez reporting).
Quick Hits: Kershaw, Tanaka, Matsuzaka, Twins
2014/01/quick-hits-kershaw-tanaka-matsuzaka-twins.htmlHere are a few more links to round out the day: Ace Clayton Kershaw has had ongoing discussions with the Dodgers about an extension that could reach ten seasons with over a $30MM annual salary, says Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. … Club GM Ned Colletti said just recently that talks have been active, and of course the club reportedly extended Kershaw a $300MM offer during the 2013 season.
Dodgers Trying To Extend Kershaw This Week
2014/01/dodgers-trying-to-extend-kershaw-this-week.html8:28am: The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are discussing an extension, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, who reports that the team would like to have an agreement in place by Friday. … 2:07pm: Dodgers president Stan Kasten has confirmed that the club is looking to complete a deal with Kershaw in the near term, according to a tweet from Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Reactions To The Clayton Kershaw Extension
2014/01/reactions-to-the-clayton-kershaw-extension.htmlDodgers owner Mark Walter says one reason his team decided to give Clayton Kershaw a new $215MM contract is a cautionary tale about the Cubs and Greg Maddux, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. … Here are more reactions to the Kershaw extension.
Dodgers Extend Clayton Kershaw
2014/01/dodgers-to-extend-clayton-kershaw.htmlThe Dodgers have officially announced the extension of ace Clayton Kershaw, who receives a groundbreaking seven-year, $215MM contract one year before he would have qualified for free agency. … Kershaw's representatives at Excel Sports Management have secured their client the highest-ever annual salary for a baseball player.
Quick Hits: Prospects, Cruz, Yoon, Madson, Baker
2014/01/quick-hits-prospects-cruz-yoon-madson-baker-kershaw.htmlClayton Kershaw and the Dodgers were discussing a deal in the range of $200MM to $205MM over the summer, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. … By waiting until he wrapped up a Cy Young campaign, Kershaw was able to secure a deal with a $215MM guarantee.