Clayton Kershaw didn't realize his "World Series or bust" comment was going to cause such a stir.

"It's funny that's a headline story -- World Series or bust," Kershaw told ThePostGame. "I feel like every team would say that, because what are we all here for, if we're not trying to win the World Series. That's all I meant by that."

Here are more of his thoughts about the Dodgers' chances at winning the World Series this year, his prospects of capturing the MVP award and the maturation of Yasiel Puig:

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