There is no finality in Clayton Kershaw’s future. There is uncertainty, which is why he took the mound at Dodger Stadium last Tuesday with thoughts beyond that night’s game.
Not too many thoughts, for Kershaw is an extraordinarily focused performer. The Colorado Rockies were in town, and the winner of that night’s game would leave the ballpark atop the National League West.
But there was that extra glance, that extra breath, that extra thought. Kershaw pitched his first home game for the Dodgers 10 years ago. He might have pitched his 164th and last regular-season home game for the Dodgers last Tuesday.