sentences:  There was speculation that Kuroda would be traded at the trading deadline in 2011, but he chose not to waive the "no trade clause" in his contract because he wanted to remain with the Dodgers for the rest of the season.Kuroda finished the 2011 season with a 13–16 record, posting career highs in both wins and losses.His final ERA was 3.07, the best of his career and he struck out 161 batters on the season.