GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Clayton Kershaw is not just the best starting pitcher on the Dodgers' staff, or even the most valuable player of the team. He is the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner and Most Valuable Player, with the hardware at home to prove it.So it came as no surprise Monday when manager Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Kershaw will start Opening Day on April 6 against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.