Speaking of being too clever-by-half, Clayton Kershaw's warming up in the bullpen.

Honestly, if I'm Friedman and see Kershaw warming up in the bullpen, I'd have a real urge to have security bring Dave Roberts a cardboard box and tell him to take his shit and leave.

Yes, Kershaw coming into the game, finding redemption, and then getting the big out to give the Dodgers the WS win would be a great story.

A great story.

Don't manage to a great story unless this is a sports movie AND YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO WRITES THE FRIGGING SCRIPT.

You know why Martin Sheen seemed so competent in The West Wing? BECAUSE THE CHARACTER HAD AN IN WITH THE PEOPLE WRITING THE SCRIPTS.