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Player Profile #70: James Shields | SP | TB

Found February 08, 2012 on Baseball Professor: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: James Shields,  Jered Weaver,  Ian Kennedy,  Matt Cain,  Josh Beckett,  CC Sabathia,  Justin Verlander,  Danny Haren
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays,  Los Angeles Angels,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  San Francisco Giants,  Boston Red Sox,  New York Yankees,  Detroit Tigers

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On March 1 of last season I wrote a post called “6 Reasons Why You Should Draft James Shields.” At the time of that post’s writing, Shields had an ADP of 209. After a stunning turnaround last season, Shields now has an ADP of 68. He’s not without his concerns entering this season, but so much of what Shields did last season is completely repeatable, and that’s an exciting prospect. Best case scenario: Jered Weaver (LAA) Similar players: Ian Kennedy (ARI), David Price (TB), Matt Cain (SF)  Worst case scenario: Josh Beckett (BOS) Strengths IP, Ks, walk rate. Shields has thrown over 200 innings in five straight seasons. Outside of the top tier of elite starters like CC Sabathia, Justin Verlander and Dan Haren, Shields is your best bet to pitch 200-plus. With a strikeout rate over 8.00 in each of the last two seasons, Shields is now a perennial 200-K threat. He also has one of the best walk rates since he became a full-time starter back in 2006, ranking ...
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