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21 hours agoFormer Dodgers GM Reveals Insane Story of How LA Almost Didn't Draft Clayton Kershaw
As Colletti detailed, Hochevar being available in 2006 pushed back every pitching prospect by one, given that Hochevar went No. 1 overall that year. Four pitchers would be selected after Hochevar, including the Detroit Tigers taking southpaw Andrew Miller right before the Dodgers. If Hochevar had signed with LA the year prior, there would be one less pitcher available, and perhaps the Dodgers wouldn't be able to take Kershaw at No. 7.
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