James Shields To Land With Padres?
- Updated: February 7, 2015
According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com the San Diego Padres are considered the likely landing spot of free agent pitcher James Shields.
There is a growing sense among some of the folks involved in James Shields conversations that he will probably land with the Padres.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) February 6, 2015
Shields is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball and has been waiting to make his decision all winter long. It is known around the league that Shields owns a home in the greater San Diego area.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today sports also reported that the Padres were the favorites to land Shields.
The #Padres, where James Shields makes his home, have to be considered favorites for his services. We will soon find out if they get him.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 6, 2015
The Chicago Cubs have been linked to Shields as well and it will be interesting to see who lands the star pitcher. While the Padres have been linked to Cole Hamels as well it seems that James Shields is the more feasible option.
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