Could Clayton Kershaw Become the First $200 Million Pitcher?

The Dodgers hope to lock up Kershaw for a long time.

 

 

     Is this really hard to believe? Kershaw already has a Cy Young under his belt. He has a career record of 66-40 with a 2.71 ERA. He also already has three 200+ strikeout seasons in his young career. The 25-year-old southpaw has already developed a fantastic career and should be in for a big payday in his future. But are his numbers really worth a $200 million dollar contract?

 

 

     Trust me, the Dodgers believe so. And we all know they aren't afraid to give that kind of money to him. Currently, Kershaw has 2 years still left on his deal, but is eligible for arbitration next year, so the chances of him getting the aforementioned deal will be sometime next year.

 

 

      I think he deserves the money. Not only because of his numbers, but because he is the clear cut number 1 in this starting rotation. Yes they have Zack Greinke, and yes they have Hyun-Jin Ryu, but neither of them are Clayton Kershaw. 

 

     Kershaw is just now entering his prime believe it or not, so it is the Dodgers job to make sure his best seasons occur in a Dodger Uniform. They can't afford to lose him to free agency, and chances are they won't let it happen.

 

     So how many years should he get? King Felix got 7 and Verlander got 5, but both are older than Clayton.

 

     My bet is on a 8 year deal that will be worth between $200 and $210 million.

 

     And will be worth money well spent. 

 

 

     What do you think? Leave your comments and opinions below!