2022 MLB Season Discussion

The B1G Mets are thankful that Kershaw was pulled. In real life, I hope the choice was left up to him, but I assume his post-game comments were him just being a good company man. I once punched a wooden dugout post when I got pulled because of a pitch count in my first start of the season. I don't think anyone wants to come out when they're doing well. Although Kershaw will likely to require a DL stint at some point regardless of pre-emptive measures, I understand why the organization would want to try to be cautious. After also hearing David Samson talk about Scott Boras being pissed because of Jose Fernandez's pitch count (in his last start before he died), I wouldn't be surprised if agents and the player's financial future are also a factor. But who doesn't want to see a perfect game? There's a reason I watched that awful Kevin Costner movie.