Clayton Kershaw Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Clayton Kershaw.
Dodgers, Kershaw To Sign Two-Year Deal
2012/02/dodgers-kershaw-to-sign-two-year-deal.htmlThe Dodgers announced that they have avoided arbitration with Clayton Kershaw, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract… The contract buys out Kershaw's first two seasons of arbitration eligibility, but doesn't delay his free agency.
Quick Hits: Kershaw, Moreno, Cespedes, Joyce
2012/02/quick-hits-kershaw-moreno-cespedes-joyce.htmlThe first priority for the new Dodgers owner should be to sign Clayton Kershaw to a long-term extension, says ESPN's…… "The entire landscape of baseball would be all over Kershaw as a free agent," says Olney, who believes the Dodgers should offer Kershaw something akin to a five-year, $100-120MM deal to lock him up.
Dodgers Notes: Ownership, Kemp, Kershaw
2012/03/dodgers-notes-ownership-kemp-kershaw.htmlFor me it was a dream." Also from Gurnick's piece, Clayton Kershaw said his recent two-year extension "was just the…… "You've just got to perform no matter what the contract is." Kershaw's two-year contract means he will still be eliglble for arbitration following the 2013 season and free agency after 2014.
Los Angeles Links: Kershaw, Fielder, Cantu, Phillies
2012/03/los-angeles-links-kemp-fielder-cantu-phillies.htmlClayton Kershaw was "less than thrilled" about making just $500K last season, which may be part of the reason the…… The Dodgers wanted to sign Kershaw to a four-year extension that would have covered the southpaw's first free agent season.
No In-Season Talks For Kershaw, Dodgers
2012/05/no-in-season-talks-for-kershaw-dodgers.htmlThe Dodgers don’t have plans to discuss a long-term contract extension with defending NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw -- at least for now. … Kershaw recently signed a two-year, $19MM deal that covers his first two arbitration seasons (2012-13).
Rosenthal On Greinke, Hamels, Kershaw
2012/06/rosenthal-on-greinke-hamels-kershaw.htmlThere is "no urgency" for the Dodgers to pursue a longer contract extension with Clayton Kershaw… The two sides already agreed to a two-year, $19MM deal in February and Kershaw isn't eligible for free agency until…
Kershaw Open To Talking Extension
2012/08/kershaw-open-to-talking-extension.htmlThe Dodgers have spent aggressively to acquire players from other organizations this summer, but at some point in the coming months they could turn their attention to a player they drafted and developed themselves: reigning Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw. … "Yeah, sure, I'm always open to talks," Kershaw said.
Four Agents Join Excel Sports Management
2012/09/four-agents-join-excel-sports-management.htmlSmart has been representing Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw.
Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, League, Ramirez, Cruz
2012/10/dodgers-notes-kershaw-league-ramirez-cruz.htmlGood news for Dodgers fans as General Manager Ned Colletti confirmed that Clayton Kershaw will not require surgery on his…
Quick Hits: Baker, Hunter, Kershaw, LaRoche
2012/10/quick-hits-baker-hunter-kershaw-laroche.htmlDodgers GM Ned Colletti said he will probably think about a long-term contract for Clayton Kershaw this coming offseason, Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reports (on Twitter).
NL West Notes: Kershaw, Rockies’ Opening, Dodgers
2012/10/nl-west-notes-rockies-manager-search-dodgers-australia.htmlAs the Giants try to bring the Commissioner's Trophy to the NL West for the second time in three years, here's the latest from that division: Major League Baseball presented Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw with the Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player who most embodies the humanitarian vision of the late Pirates star, prior to the start of Game 4 of the World Series, writes Mark Saxon of ESPNLosAngeles.com.
Quick Hits: Kershaw, Haren, Berkman, Calendar
2012/11/quick-hits-kershaw-haren-berkman.html"We'll always listen," said Clayton Kershaw to MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette and Jody McDonald when asked about a possible contract extension with the Dodgers.
Dodgers Notes: Ethier, Hunter, Kershaw, Ryu
2012/11/dodgers-notes-ehtier-hunter-kershaw-ryu.htmlClayton Kershaw's hip issues won't deter GM Ned Colletti from working out a new deal with Clayton Kershaw, writes Dylan…
Excel To Represent Clayton Kershaw
2012/11/excel-to-represent-clayton-kershaw.htmlExcel Sports Management now represents Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. … Smart left Hendricks Sports for Excel earlier this year, Kershaw made the transition too.
Zack Greinke Signing Reaction
2012/12/greinke-signing-reaction.htmlMLB.com's Peter Gammons lists five things to watch for in the aftermath of Greinke's signing including what kind of deal will Casey Close, who represents both Greinke and his new teammate Clayton Kershaw, be able to negotiate for the young left-hander.
Dodgers Could Explore Kershaw Extension
2012/12/dodgers-could-explore-kershaw-extension.htmlThe Dodgers recently gave Zack Greinke the largest contract of any right-handed pitcher in baseball history, but general manager Ned Colletti still feels he has the money to extend incumbent ace Clayton Kershaw, according to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. … Kershaw, still just 24 years old, has led the National League in ERA, WHIP and hits per nine innings in each of the past two seasons.
Latest On Kershaw, Dodgers
2013/01/latest-on-kershaw-dodgers.htmlIt won’t be a surprise if the Dodgers’ aggressive new ownership group looks to sign Clayton Kershaw to a long-term deal. … “We’ll see,” Kershaw said.
Mariners/Felix Hernandez Links: Analysis & Fallout
2013/02/marinersfelix-hernandez-links-analysis-fallout.htmlHernandez's extension sets a bar for negotiations between Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, writes Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles…… Kershaw is eligible for free agency after the 2014 season and will only be 27 years old on Opening Day 2015.
Dodgers, Kershaw Have “Mutual Interest” In Extension
2013/02/dodgers-kershaw-have-mutual-interest-in-extension.htmlIf Ned Colletti has his way, we won't be hearing much about his club's negotiations about a new contract with Clayton Kershaw, but the Dodgers general manager did tell Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times that both sides share an interest in getting a deal done. … Kershaw signed a two-year, $19.5MM extension last February that covered his first two arbitration-eligible seasons, and he'll have one more arb-eligible year under team control before hitting free agency after the 2014 season.
Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, Torres
2013/02/dodgers-notes-kershaw-torres.htmlClayton Kershaw and the Dodgers haven’t started extension talks, Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reports. … Kershaw added that he's not distracted by speculation that his next contract could surpass $200MM.
Quick Hits: Weaver, Giants, Dodgers, Walker
2013/02/the-pirates-and-second-baseman-neil-walker-avoided-arbitration-with-a-one-year-33mm-deal-in-late-january-but-it-could-be.htmlAn extension for Clayton Kershaw could also be on the horizon.
NL West Notes: Goldschmidt, Kershaw, Crawford
2013/02/nl-west-notes-kershaw-crawford-goldschmidt-bond.htmlThe Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw haven't yet begun serious negotiations about a long-term contract, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports (via…… The two sides hadn't even begun talking by mid-February and there is an unofficial deadline of Opening Day, as Kershaw says he doesn't want negotiations to drag into the season.
AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Felix
2013/03/al-west-notes-trout-rangers-felix.htmlHernandez told Heyman that he expects Clayton Kershaw will be the one to break the record because "he's a little younger" than other top pitchers.
NL Notes: Pirates, Nationals, Cardinals, Kershaw
2013/03/quick-hits-17.html(As told by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.) Or today's matchup between former and current Padres workhorses Jake Peavy and Clayton Richard, who were traded for one another back at the 2009 trade deadline. … The Dodgers' outstanding young starting pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, says that he is not thinking about whether or not he can top the Felix Hernandez contract, Tracy Ringolsby or MLB.com writes.
NL West Notes: Theriot, Kershaw, Kunz
2013/03/nl-west-notes-theriot-kershaw-kunz.htmlClayton Kershaw's agents, Casey Close and J.D. … Smart, were at the Dodgers' training site Wednesday, which could mean that Kershaw and the Dodgers are negotiating a contract extension, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick suggests.