Have you ever had one of those moments in life where something causes you to question an assumption you’ve carried with you? Where you caught yourself wondering if maybe — just maybe — “the way things are” might not be the way things actually are anymore? Because James Shields to the San Diego Padres kinda, […] More
James Shields, the last of the big free agent starting pitchers available this offseason finally came off the board late Sunday night with news he agreed to a four-year deal with the San Diego Padres. After rejecting a qualifying offer from the Kansas City Royals, the expectation was Shields’ market would heat up after Jon […] More
For a multitude of reasons, James Shields’ free agency this offseason has been surrounded by plenty of uncertainty. First, the fact that the calendar turned to February and Shields was still on the market, was unexpected. Second, the list of teams who have pursued the right-hander isn’t completely known. With pitchers and catchers across baseball […] More
With James Shields’ free agency carrying on longer than expected, there’s a belief he may no longer sign a $100 million contract, which he reportedly had been in search of. On Tuesday it was reported Shields had multiple offers and was nearing a decision, with one expected to come by week’s end. Despite his ties […] More
Since the Guggenheim Partners took over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team is continually linked to every big name on the market. This winter, they were linked to free agent starting pitcher Jon Lester, as well as to lesser extents Max Scherzer and James Shields. While they missed on Lester and Scherzer, Shields is still […] More
As the last of the three big-name free agent pitchers this offseason, suffice to say the market for James Shields has yet to materialize in a similar fashion to the way it did for Jon Lester and Max Scherzer. Lester was the first to sign, inking a six-year, $155 million contract with the Chicago Cubs […] More
PAGES: 1 | 2 Although it’s been a relatively quiet process and taken longer than most expected, only one of the three elite starting pitchers remains a free agent — James Shields. Jon Lester was the first to come off the market by agreeing to a six-year, $155 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Over […] More
UPDATE (Jan. 18, 3:05 p.m. PT): According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are not involved with Max Scherzer: #Dodgers also not in on Scherzer. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 18, 2015 [divide] In what’s been a relatively quiet free agency for both Max Scherzer and James Shields has suddenly gained […] More
PAGES: 1 | 2 While the Los Angeles Dodgers have addressed their starting rotation by signing Brett Anderson and Brandon McCarthy, and trading for Mike Bolsinger and Juan Nicasio, another addition may still be in the cards. Max Scherzer and James Shields remain free agents and the Dodgers, because of their financial resources and desire […] More
With deep pockets and the desire to win now, the Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be in the chase for any of Jon Lester, Max Scherzer and James Shields. The Dodgers reportedly expressed some level of interest in Lester, though not enough to entice the left-hander and he signed with the Chicago Cubs. In […] More
For teams in need of an elite starting pitcher and who were willing to spend near or in excess of $100 million, the market consisted of three marquee options once free agency began. Jon Lester was the first to sign, spurning the World Series champion San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox, his former […] More
[new_royalslider id=”350″] UPDATE (Dec. 3, 7:40 p.m PT): Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports provides additional confirmation that the Dodgers are indeed interested in Jon Lester: Source confirms #Dodgers have strong interest in Lester. First reported by @WEEI. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 4, 2014 UPDATE (Dec. 3, 6:35 p.m. PT): According to Rob Bradford and […] More
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