Posted on 09/18/2025 2:00:46 PM PDT by chrisinoc
LOS ANGELES -- Back in Spring Training, when he signed a contract to return to the big leagues for his 18th season, Clayton Kershaw reiterated his desire to retire as a Dodger.
Retirement had crossed the veteran left-hander's mind leading into this year, but after losing much of the prior season to injury, he wanted to go out on his own terms. And there was only one team with whom he wanted to do it.
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“Greg Maddux was 11-14 with 1 save in post-season.”
Surprising! But then that Braves squad never did perform well in post-season. They always seemed to run into another team that had their number. Not sure that their pitching could be blamed. Glavin, Maddox & Smoltz were a tough trio.
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