The Los Angeles Daily News had some glowing words for 20-year-old left-hander Clayton Kershaw Monday. Terms like “poise” and “maturity” were used when describing Kershaw, who the Daily News says has all but locked up a spot in the Dodgers’ rotation already.

Kershaw’s arrival in the majors last season was a big deal. We at ImaginaryDiamond.com made an early comparison to Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cole Hamels, saying:

“Their arsenals are different, but their deliveries are similar and the results, at least through one start, are looking very much the same. Kershaw is armed with a live fastball and a deadly curveball, where Hamels features a quality fastball and a plus-changeup.” Read more »

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