Coming off a season in which he dealt with biceps tendinitis, more back trouble, and facing questions about his velocity and ability to succeed moving forward, Clayton Kershaw said he was fueled to silence critics in 2019.
Kershaw made his comments after signing a three-year, $93 million contract extension to bypass an opportunity to reach free agency for the second time. While the three-time Cy Young Award winner may very well go on to have a successful season, he remains shut down at Camelback Ranch.
The Dodgers excused Kershaw from a workout late last week, as he was dealing with frustration from throwing live batting practice and a bullpen session.