"I wouldn't put on a uniform for anything else. This is a special thing. It's a bucket list thing for me. He put the World Baseball Classic into red, white and blue perspective, emphasizing the unique opportunity to represent his country on an international stage."
"In his farewell year, the Dodgers won the World Series, becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in 25 years. He secured a critical out. He bathed in adoration at the championship rally, and he told the fans he would be one of them this year."
Clayton Kershaw, who retired after leading the Dodgers to a World Series championship, has returned to competition to represent the United States in the World Baseball Classic. Despite his perfect ending to his MLB career and guaranteed Hall of Fame induction, Kershaw could not resist the opportunity to compete internationally. He participated in Team USA's workouts, including pitchers' fielding practice and batting practice drills. Kershaw acknowledged the special nature of representing his country, describing it as a bucket list item. He expressed readiness to pitch whenever called upon, though he may see limited innings during the tournament.
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