Five pitchers in focus in NL West

Los Angeles: Clayton Kershaw

Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Seems the reigning NL Cy Young winner has experienced a coupe of poor outings this spring. Well, it is spring training, so there’s no reason to be concerned.

Unless you’re Kershaw. You see, he is concerned, as was told to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. Kershaw stated he hasn’t felt right so far this spring.

"“It’s what’s the off-season’s for,” he said. “I don’t believe you come in to get ready. You’re supposed to be ready to go every time you pitch. I don’t know. Hopefully, we’ll figure it out here pretty quick.” ………. “No, not really,” he said. “I haven’t felt great yet. The first two innings I thought I maybe figured some things out. Maybe I did, but it really doesn’t matter after the third inning.”"

As was most likely noted been on Dodgers forums, discussion boards, blogs, and Dodgers skipper Don Mattingly, Kershaw didn’t exactly have a stellar spring last year (2-3, 4.18 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 8 BB, 30 SO). Trough his two starts (4+ IP) this spring: 0-2, 18.00 ERA, 2.75 WHIP, 4 BB, 4 SO.

But as they say, it’s only spring training. I don’t recommend saying that around Kershaw though.