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Dodger Thoughts: 'Public Enemy No. 1'
Baseball Toaster —
Clayton Kershaw - catch him while you can ... Vin Scully and the rest of us get our first look at Kershaw's curveball.
Kershaw Kerfuffle Overshadowing Kids?
Sons of Steve Garvey —
Everybody is going nuts about Clayton Kershaw, who got promoted to big league camp today. And for good reason—if there's a pitch that cemented the hype, here it is.
I myself am trying not to drool over the prospect of a killer young left-handed phenom on the Dodgers. We have to remember he's not even 20 years old yet and there are too many cautionary examples of injury-prone former hotshots around the league. Clearly the Dodgers understand he must not be rushed.
But did you see that curve? I know, I know. Just enjoy the kids who are in the bigs now and savor ...
What A Curve!
Rotisserie Baseball Musings —
Here is a very nice looking pitch from Dodgers' prospect Clayton Kersahw. Let the hype begin!
Clayton Kershaw's curve ball is Public Enemy No. 1
Big League Stew —
He's still a week away from his 20th birthday, ranks as the best pitching prospect in all of baseball and now Clayton Kershaw even has a fantastic nickname for his curveball, courtesy of the great one himself, Vin Scully. Just watch what is the best spring highlight to date ... You don't even have to be a Dodger fan to get all excited over seeing the helpless look on Sean Casey's face. Kershaw is still young, but it seems like the practicioner of Public Enemy No. 1 deserves a chance to be Dodger Starter No. 5. However, Joe Torre says no ...
Public Enemy #1
Diamond Thoughts —
By now, you've probably seen this video but if not, take a look at one nasty curve ball. In a few days let's talk about whether or not Joe Torre actually makes the Dodgers significantly better. What's his greatest weakness?
L-I-N-K-S: Clayton Kershaw’s Curveball Scares Children/the Elderly, Billy Crystal Signs with the Yankees, Goofy Dodgers 80’s Music Video–I don’t Get It
Baseball Mastermind —
This, you have to see. In Sunday’s Spring Training game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, Dodgers top prospect Clayton Kershaw (Baseball Mastermind’s #5 prospect)drops a 12-6 hammer on Sean Casey that will make your jaw drop.
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The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with Billy Crystal (yes, the actor) on ...
The Morning Shotgun/Throwdown (3/11/08)
West BY GOD Virginia —
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Tuesday edition of the Morning Shotgun/Throwdon presented by Kurt’s Dugout. I am presently setting up my early exit from work tomorrow by coughing loudly and complaining of a sore throat.
If that doesn’t work, I will just tell them I’m having another baby. At this ...
Public Enemy Number One
Bandwagon L.A. —
If you haven't seen it yet, here's a look at Dodger Minor Leaguer Clayton Kerhsaw's curve ball (it's DodgerThoughts property). It's not often that something like a curve ball is "you tube" enough to hang in the most viewed list. But, man ... Just watch the video. That thing looked too high, was almost too low, and touched every inch of that strike zone. Talk about an out pitch. Great call by Vin.
Clayton Kershaw has a Nasty Curve
Opposite Field —
Syndicate this site Keeper League Alert! | Main Clayton Kershaw has a Nasty Curve Posted by Joe Ross on March 11, 2008 Behold: He doesn't turn 20 until March 19th, so he likely won't see any big league action this season. But he's definitely a player to watch for 2009. Here's his combined line from A/AA last season: 159 IP, 217 K, 2.72 ERA, 1.19 WHIP
The Power Lunch, 3.11.08
The Buried Lead —
News and notes while cleaning things up around the domicile… Source: Yankees wouldn’t stand in way NHL contest (ESPN News Services) The NHL would like to place their next “Winter Classic” at the soon-to-be closing Yankee Stadium in January 2009, the final event at “The House That Ruth Built.” Fitzgerald to stay with Gridbirds (Larry-Fitzgerald.com) Pending the approval of the NFL, the Arizona Cardinals and wideout Larry Fitzgerald have agreed to terms on a contract extension for four years. Ex-Ram, fans drop suit against Patriots (Boston Globe) Remember that ridiculous lawsuit filed by former St. Louis Rams player ...
Clayton Kershaw's Curveball Is the Spring Training Hotness
FanIQ Blog —
In my book, a beautiful 12:6 curveball only trails a crispy executed back door pass (preferably done by two unathletic white guys) as the most esthetically pleasing sports plays.
There's one curveball that has the Grapefruit league abuzz this week and that's 19-year-old Clayton Kershaw of the Dodger Blue.
Joe Torre gave him a shot on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox and as you can tell from the video above, he's quite nasty. Kershaw dispatched Mike Lowell, J.D. Drew and Sean Casey with just 10 pitches and compliments this huge curve with a 97-mph fastball. ...
One Heck of a Mean Curveball
EveryJoe » Sports Rumors —
You know we’re feeling charitable when we post a video of a game that resulted in an L for the Boston Red Sox. Maybe it’s because the game took place in Vero Beach, home of the ‘rents, on-the-spot reader Pat, and the spring training Los Angeles Dodgers.
Anyhow, this isn’t quite as impressive as that unassisted triple play we posted the other day, but Dodger Clayton Kershaw’s curveball (25s) is one of the meanest ev-ah.
Is it really dorky to admit that we this just made us think of The Who’s rock musical ...
With One Pitch, a Lot of Dudes Develop Man Crushes on Clayton Kershaw
SportsHubLA —
The conventional wisdom is that Dodgers lefty phenom Clayton Kershaw, who still isn’t 20 years old, needs a little more seasoning in the minors before landing at the Ravine. But this pitch, from Sunday’s game in Vero, combined with chilling visions of Esteban Loaiza and Chan Ho Park, have a lot of fans salivating. Straight up filthy. Discuss:
"Public Enemy No. 1"
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
OK, so it's not Yankee-related, but that's one hell of a curveball. The pitcher is the Dodgers top prospect Clayton Kershaw. He also throws a 95-97 MPH fastball, and he's only 19 (turns 20 on the 19th of March). A Dodger lefty with a 97 MPH fastball and a huge curve, remind you of anyone?
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Clayton Kershaw Is Straight Filth
Defensive Indifference —
I’d just like to say right now to Mr. Kershaw, please don’t go all Greg Miller on us and blow out your shoulder, because if you can do what you do here, you’re going to be a joy to watch for many, many years — so what if it’s Sean Casey, that thing would have fanned Babe Ruth himself. And yes, his curve is called “Public Enemy No. 1.”
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Seriously, I’ve watched this video about 10 times and it doesn’t get old.
HT: Clayton Kershaw’s Curve ...
Man Crush: Clayton Kershaw
Pyle of List —
... Andrew Jones is a bust (so far), Nomar is getting/has gotten old, and Jeff Kent is a racist. I thought about making it Matt Kemp by default, just so I could rock a Kemp baseball jersey and a Kemp basketball jersey on back to back days (I have two Shawn Kemp Sonics jerseys from when I was younger). I just wanted someone to jump out and grab me, to suck me in like a child (hmm, that doesn’t sound so great does it…).
Then I read this article this morning.
Then I watched this video.
*swoon*
I heart him.
Dodgers purchase contract of LHP Kershaw; DFA Loaiza
The Transaction Guy —
... The apparent plan for Kershaw is to have the uber-prospect make 3 starts for the big league club. Kershaw has the sort of repertoire that makes scouts drool. The 6-3, 210 pounder hits the mid-90’s with his heater and, rather than making a futile attempt to explain Clayton’s curveball, I’ll let Sean Casey’s wobbly knees do the talking. ...
The Dodgers Call Up Clayton Kershaw (and DFA Esteban Loaiza)
SportsHubLA —
... against the Cardinals, not only do fans get a look at the organization’s #1 pick in the 2006 draft, the club’s prize lefthanded fireballer, and owner of this now famous curveball , but they are relieved from the prospect of having to watch one of Ned Colletti’s least popular pickups, the cranky and decidedly unsuccessful righthander ...
Clayton Kershaw’s And Jay Bruce’s Fantasy Baseball Debut
Fantasy Baseball Dugout —
... the urge to abandon their teams altogether. Luckily for you, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds have called up two potential saviors for your under-performing fantasy team. The top minor league pitching prospect (Clayton Kershaw) and top minor league hitting prospect (Jay Bruce) in Major League Baseball are now in the bigs. Clayton Kershaw, Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw, the 20 year old Los Angeles Dodgers lefty, was a 2006 first-round draft pick and has a sick curveball that has been named “Public Enemy No. 1″ by Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. His ...
Man Crush Update: Game 1
Pyle of List —
... this kid is only 20! What I don’t get is why there isn’t more fuss about this kid. I mean, Lebron James was billed as the second coming of Christ-al Jordan, and marketed to the moon. Why isn’t baseball taking advantage of this kid that they might as well slap a number 32, the way he’s being compared to Koufax? I guess it’s because there have just been too many flame outs in top prospects over the years (see: Ankiel, Rick). Or maybe it’s just because amazing curve balls just aren’t as cool as ...
