Clayton Kershaw is now a World Series champion. After years of playoff heartbreak and carrying the team on his back for as long as he could, the Dodgers came through. They got their veteran ace to the pinnacle of the sport, and the weight came off of his broad shoulders.
But that hasn’t changed anything about how Kershaw approaches the game. Sure, he might seem a little happier or more cheery these days in the locker room or on days he isn’t pitching. But the Dodgers southpaw is just as serious as he was in his Major League debut.