Effectively Wild Episode 366: The Clayton Kershaw Contract
Episode Date: January 16, 2014Ben and Sam discuss Clayton Kershaw’s extension with the Dodgers.
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2073 episodes transcribedBen and Sam discuss Clayton Kershaw’s extension with the Dodgers.
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