Clayton Kershaw returned to the mound this weekend after an extended stay on the shelf with back issues. It should've been exciting and I guess it was, but the excitement level isn't what it once was when your favorite pitcher comes back. Kershaw pitched just four innings, allowed two runs and struck out four. A parade of relievers followed him, the Dodgers left 47 jillion runners on base and the Giants won another one with a bunch of guys I barely know. And, oh yeah, Walker Buehler is out for six-to-eight weeks. Kershaw's return isn't going to mean the Dodgers will automatically get better. His return doesn't mean another Cy Young is on its way. At age 34, Kershaw's best days are behind him, it's clear, and although he's still good, pitching is not the same as it was when he started his career. The excitement level of a game well-pitched and a pitcher's ability to impact a game solely by himself is diminished. Heck I should just be satisfied...
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