To better put into perspective Clayton Kershaw officially becoming the first $200-million pitcher in Major League Baseball, understand the Dodgers' 25-year-old left-handed ace probably gave up the chance to be the first $300-million pitcher in the process.Or that, should he not meet his own expectations of the elevated expectations that come with being the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history, Kershaw can opt out of the seven-year, $215-million deal signed Friday five seasons from now and negotiate a deal that better reflects his skill level.