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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Kershaw Admires Greinke’s Ability To Remain Even-Keeled
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Dodgers News: Kershaw Admires Greinke’s Ability To Remain Even-Keeled

Matthew Moreno
September 29, 2015
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State Of The Dodgers: Evaluating The Starting Pitching
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Since signing Zack Greinke prior to the 2013 season, the driving force behind the Los Angeles Dodgers has been Greinke and Clayton Kershaw, their pair of aces that can stack up against just about any duo in Major League Baseball history.

While the Dodgers have also boasted a bevy of big bats in recent seasons, manager Don Mattingly has often said the club would go so far as their pitching. What’s unmistakable is Greinke’s and Kershaw’s burning desire to pitch to the best of their ability and lead their team to a win.

However, the two go about their business in different fashion. Kershaw is not to be disturbed on games he starts, whereas Greinke may entertain a conversation or two — so long as it’s thought-provoking and not simply hot air.

Kershaw also tends to be more fiery on the mound and in the dugout thank Greinke is. The right-hander’s ability to remain cool is something Kershaw said he admires, via ESPN’s Mark Saxon:

“I think being emotionless might be the best thing to do on the mound, but it’s hard for me to contain it at times,” Kershaw said. “Zack does a really good job of that, too, not being affected by really anything, good or bad, which is definitely a quality I admire in him.”

Kershaw more directly stated the styles of approach differ between the two, but doesn’t believe it’s an issue:

“I think you can safely say that Zack and I are complete opposites in how we go about it, and it works,” Kershaw said.

After spending the 2013 and 2014 seasons behind Kershaw’s growing shadow, Greinke jumped out in front this season. He still leads the Majors in ERA and WHIP, and is in the thick of the discussion for the National League Cy Young Award; along with Kershaw and Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta.

How much longer the Dodgers will be able to trot out Kershaw and Greinke as a one-two punch at the top of their rotation remains to be seen. Greinke can opt out of his contract after the 2015 season concludes, and from a business standpoint, would be wise to do so. Greinke will be 32 years old when the 2016 season begins.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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