Padres Deal James Shields To White Sox

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Updated: June 5, 2016

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the San Diego Padres have traded veteran pitcher James Shields to the Chicago White Sox.

Padres, chisox have agreed on the principals of shields deal, with only details to go

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 4, 2016

Heyman reported details of the trade.

SD will be getting $ relief (but will pay down portion). Chisox said no to Tim Anderson or other top prospects.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 4, 2016

Heyman reported that even though Shields can opt out this summer he will most stay up and secure the money owed to him.

While shields has an opt-out after this season, it’s unlikely he’d walk away from $42M over 2 years #chisox #padres

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 4, 2016

Heyman also reported that the commissioner will have to approve this deal due to the financial significance of the deal for both parties.

One of the details to go is commish approval, which is required when millions change hands, as is the case here #shields

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 4, 2016

Last summer the Padres went out and signed Shields and forfeited their first round pick in the process. With the team struggling and an obvious rebuild on the horizon the club decided now was the time to start tearing the roster apart.

As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.

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