Some notes on tonight's game

-I'm really happy that the Dodgers are making Clayton throw more changeups. I noticed a few times that he slowed his arm down to throw it, so he still has some work to do.

-Move over James McDonald, there's a new "skinniest ballplayer" in town. I thought Baseball America shortchanged Devaris Gordon by listing him as being 150 lbs...now I think they weighed him soaking wet with his cleats on. The good news is he should be able to add some muscle to his frame and possibly develop a little power. He also is deceptively fast, with long strides.

-Kyle Russell needs to shorten up. I think he's still swinging.

-Clay Calfee is another big, skinny dude. He was shorter to the ball than Russell but he looked completely lost at the plate. Probably just overly excited about getting an AB with the big club.

Happy 21st Clayton!

What a day for Clayton Kershaw. Not only does he get a start on his birthday, he tosses 5 innings of 1 hit ball and even smacks a Homerun! Sure, it's only Spring Training, but still an exceptional performance for the kid. I'm very excited to see how he develops this year and I hope he stays a Dodger for a long, long time.