"Well, it's always been a bucket list thing for me to do this and put Team USA across my chest, be able to represent the country. You see the group of guys that signed up for it, so I think it's the same for everybody, just to be able to be in the clubhouse, be able to hang out. Obviously, winning is super important to everybody and the intensity and all that stuff, but for me, just to kind of be a fly on the wall and get to hang out has been, it's been a blast."
"We've got some good arms down there in the stable, but I'll be prepared. I know this is the last one that I'm active for, so I'll always be ready, but I'm probably a little lower on the depth charts than I would expect, but that's probably part of it, and that's okay with me."
Clayton Kershaw, the retired Los Angeles Dodgers legend, accepted an invitation from Team USA manager Mark DeRosa to participate in the World Baseball Classic. This represents his final appearance on a baseball roster. Though he did not pitch during the quarterfinal round against Canada, Kershaw remained on standby and expressed contentment with the experience. He described representing his country as a lifelong goal and emphasized his appreciation for being part of the team environment. Despite acknowledging his lower position on the depth chart, Kershaw maintained readiness to contribute if needed. After the quarterfinal, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan joined the squad as Kershaw departed.
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