Kemp almost became the fifth player in major league history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season. He wants to improve and is optimistic about the Dodgers' chances next year.Reporting from Phoenix -- Matt Kemp made a run at the National League triple crown and nearly became the fifth player in major league history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season. He made his first All-Star team and could win his first most-valuable-player award.