Tarik Skubal, a guy with **two Cy Young Awards** already, isn’t satisfied. And that relentless drive, that pure hunger, is exactly why the Dodgers just shelled out three talented prospects for him. This ain’t about settling. Clayton Kershaw, of all people, saw it firsthand with Team USA, and his words prove Skubal’s quest for ultimate greatness is the real deal.
Kershaw’s Eye for the Best
Kershaw, a legend who even came out of retirement briefly for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, wasn’t just there to fill a spot. He was a walking masterclass, a resource for every pitcher on the squad, including Skubal, who grew up watching him. What did the future Hall of Famer immediately notice about the then-Tigers ace? “He wants to be great,” Kershaw told The California Post. That’s not some throwaway line, is it? Kershaw saw it in how Skubal talked, in how he prepped. You can tell he “wants to be the best,” and that’s the kind of fire that sparks champions.
The Unending Hunger for More
Think about it, Skubal’s already got **two Cy Youngs** under his belt, and he’s having a “great season” this year. Yet, he’s still soaking up knowledge like a sponge. Kershaw pointed out that Skubal is “very confident in what he does well,” but here’s the kicker: he also “really likes to ask guys and hear how other people do it.” That’s the mindset of a true competitor, always learning, always pushing the ceiling. Skubal even left Team USA early, which was a “very tough decision” at the time, but clearly, he had his eyes on the bigger prize, the one the Dodgers just traded for.
The Dodgers aren’t messing around, folks. They’re chasing a three-peat, and they just paid a steep price for “a few months” of Skubal, hoping his fire helps them secure another title. When a future Hall of Famer like Kershaw calls out that hunger to be the “best,” you know it’s real. This isn’t just a trade for an arm; it’s a bet on an unmatched drive. Can Skubal deliver that final push and help bring home the ultimate prize? We’re all gonna find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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