Rays talk to teams about trading SP Sheilds for a Matt Garza-like deal

By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer Several teams have called the Tampa Bay Rays about pitcher James Shields. James Shields The Rays are apparently are willing to deal Shields, Jeremy Hellickson, or David Price. But management is more willing to trade Shields than Hellickson, or Price. The Rays are asking for the same package that they received from the Chicago Cubs last off-season for pitcher Matt Garza. The Minnesota Twins have talked to the Rays about Shields. It is not clear what other teams have talked to the Rays about Shields. “Oh, they’re open to it,” said an official of one team that checked in with the Rays. “They’re open to being overwhelmed.” Shields is expected to make $9 million after the Rays picked up his option on Halloween. He also has a $12 million club option for the 2014 season. He had 15 wins and 10 losses in 227.2 innings. He also had a 3.52 ERA in 33 starts. He has a career 87-73 record with a 3.89 ERA. © 2007-2012 The Capital Sports Report. All rights reserved. All the articles and photos contained on the website are protected by the US Copyright law and may not be re-produced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcasted without the prior written permission. The Capital Sports Report and its logo are official trademarks of Anthony Caruso III and Anthony Caruso Enterprises.