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Yankees Once Tried to Trade for Clayton Kershaw From Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw has firmly cemented himself as an all-time Los Angeles Dodgers great.

Since announcing his decision to retire last week, it’s been a Kershaw-fest throughout media circles — rightfully breaking down why the left-handed star is worthy of being recognized for his brilliance on the mound. Kershaw not only is one of the best pitchers in Los Angeles Dodgers history, but there’s a real case to be made that he’s the best pitcher of this generation currently — as well perhaps one of the best left-handed starters in MLB history.

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While his 18-year career in LA winds down, there’s recently been an interview released in which a popular “what if” universe was explored.