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James Shields #33 | Pitcher | Tampa Bay Rays
Height: 6-4    Weight: 214    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Dec 20, 1981, Newhall, CA
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July 18, 2008
The Rays and Jays battled through a pitcher's duel this evening with Tampa Bay emerging 2-1, giving RHP James Shields his eighth victory of the season. Shields pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits with two walks and four strikeouts.
July 13, 2008
James Shields will be the first to take the mound after the All Star break, this according to the team website. "I think it's an important game," Shields said. "You want to start the second half off strong. Shield has started 10 games at the Trop where he is 5-1 with a 2.13 ERA. After Scott Kazmir threw 104 pitches Sunday he is not expected be used in Tuesday's All-Star Game.
July 6, 2008
James Shields enjoyed a strong outing from the hill in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Royals, as he only issued two earned runs on four hits over seven innings, with one walk and eight strikeouts.
June 25, 2008
James Shields was in peak form tonight as he held the Marlins to just one run over seven innings in his fifth victory of the season.
June 19, 2008
James Shields allowed three runs on seven hits, walked two and struck out nine Cubs over 6.1 innings of work. Shields and the Rays began the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs strung together a double by Fontenot, a single by Fukudome, a single by Theriot and an error by B.J. Upton allowed Chicago to score three runs.
June 10, 2008
James Shields pitched a complete game on Tuesday night despite spotting the Angels four runs in the first inning. The right-hander ended up allowing 10 hits and six runs over eight frames. Shields walked none and struck out nine. Six of hits came in the first inning.
June 6, 2008
James Shields was suspended six games by MLB for his involvement in Thursday's brawl with the Red Sox.
June 6, 2008
The continuing drama between the Red Sox and the Rays took a twist on Thursday night when pitcher James Shields, ejected after he hit, and then fought, Coco Crisp in the second inning, showed no remorse nor denied that he was trying to hit Crisp, this according to the Providence Journal. “I’m all about protecting my players,” he said. “I think what (Crisp) did (Wednesday) was an absolutely dirty move, bush league and not supposed to be in the professional game of baseball. I’m out there to protect my players no matter what the cost is."
June 5, 2008
James Shields was saddled with the loss as he allowed four runs in just one inning of work before being ejected for throwing at Coco Crisp.
June 5, 2008
James Shields was ejected from the Sox and Rays game on Thursday after he threw a pitch at Coco Crisp that started a brawl, according to the Associated Press. Crisp was hit by a pitch from James Shields, likely a retaliatory strike for Crisp trying to injure Akinori Iwamura on Wednesday night, and he then charged the mound. Shields threw a huge punch that missed, at which point Crisp got in several punches.
May 25, 2008
Tampa Bay RHP James Shields went deep into the battle with Baltimore today, but late scoring kept him from the win as the Rays emerged victorious 5-4. Shields went eight full innings, surrendering four runs (three earned) on eight hits with just one walk and three strikeouts.
May 20, 2008
James Shields allowed five runs over 7.2 innings against the A's thanks to three home runs allowed on the night which accounted for four of the five runs.
May 14, 2008
James Shields allowed two runs on six hits, walked two and struck out six, but took the 2-1 loss to the Yankees and Mike Mussina on Wednesday night.
May 9, 2008
James Shields won his fourth game of the year on Friday night in a complete game 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The Rays' right-hander threw 92 pitches, allowed only one hit, no walks and struck out eight.
May 9, 2008
The Tampa Tribune reports that Rays skipper Joe Maddon expects to see James Shields' best tonight, considering the way the pitcher has been stewing since turning in one of the worst performances of his career last weekend at Fenway Park. The right-hander allowed 13 Red Sox hitters to reach base, and seven runs to score in 3.2 innings of work.
May 3, 2008
James Shields was rocked for seven runs on 10 hits over a mere 3.2 innings of work against the Red Sox on Saturday, with three walks and three strikeouts.
April 28, 2008
James Shields has been named the American League Player of the Week, according to the AP. Shields went 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA in two starts for the Rays, and helped lead the team to their first three-game sweep of the Red Sox. Other nominees for the honor were Maggio Ordonez, Josh Hamilton, Chien-Ming Wang, and Cliff Lee.
April 27, 2008
Tampa Bay RHP James Shields was in fine form today, holding the Boston Red Sox to just two hits in a shutout 0-3 win. Shields completed the full game, throwing just 99 pitches (66 for strikes) to walk one and strike out seven.
April 22, 2008
James Shields worked seven strong innings against the Blue Jays on Tuesday and improved to 2-1. The right-hander allowed six hits and four runs (two earned), walked two, and struck out five. His ERA slid down to 3.30.
April 16, 2008
James Shields struggled to hold the Twins down on Wednesday as he allowed five runs, three earned. Shields permitted one walk while giving up eight hits in five innings.
April 6, 2008
James Shields was dealt his first loss of the season on Sunday as he allowed two runs on eight hits over five innings, with one walk and five strikeouts, as Tampa Bay fell to New York 2-0. That was a solid outing for him overall, and most of the damage came off of a two-run homer by Hideki Matsui. You can't blame him for no run support, and he should bounce back fine.
March 31, 2008
James Shields pitched seven strong innings of five-hit ball leading the Rays to a 6-2 victory over the Orioles on Monday afternoon. Shields got the call as the opening day starter in place of the injured Scott Kazmir. The right-hander allowed two runs, walked three and struck out two in the win.
March 26, 2008
James Shields was handed his first loss of the spring against Minnesota on Wednesday as he allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits over four innings of work, with no walks and three strikeouts. He falls to 3-1 but still holds a solid 2.41 ERA and the Rays are in good hands with him as their acting ace until Kazmir returns.
March 19, 2008
James Shields will be the Ray's opening day starting pitcher, according to MLB.com. He gets the nod as Scott Kazmir continues to deal with his elbow strain, and Shields commented, "It's one of the biggest honors a starter could ever have. I've worked hard to get here, so it's very gratifying. The unfortunate thing about it is you don't like to get it this way, without Kaz. But now that I am the Opening Day starter, I'll be doing the best I can. And hopefully he'll be back real soon. Like I've said all along, he's our ace."
March 11, 2008
James Shields had a strong day from the mound on Tuesday as he pitched five scoreless innings, while allowing four hits and walking one. He looked great at times in 2007 and this is encouraging news.
March 6, 2008
James Shields allowed six hits and two runs on Thursday to the Phillies in a solid overall performance in which both of the runs he allowed came on a HR by Chris Coste. “I think he just got some balls up that he was not trying to get up,” manager Joe Maddon said to the AP. “You could see when he was making his pitches down and getting ahead, he was very effective. I’m not concerned with him at all.” Shields was a fantastic pitcher last season who exhibited power (184 K) and control (5.11 K/BB). If he can remotely approach those totals this season, he will once again be a top of the line hurler.
February 28, 2008
James Shields will move into the No. 1 role for the Rays if injured Scott Kazmir isn't ready for the March 31 season opener, according to TampaBay.com. Shields will start in Friday's exhibition contest in place of Kazmir, who is suffering from an elbow strain. The coaching staff of the Rays are treating the injury as a typical spring ailment, but fantasy owners should be more wary. Kazmir is projected to be one of the top AL pitchers this summer and any injury, or missed starts, diminishes his value in the fantasy realm.
January 23, 2008
James Shields has finalized a new, long-term deal with the Rays. The deal includes four guaranteed years, with three option years, meaning the right-hander could stay in Tampa through the 2014 season, according to the Tampa Tribune. Shields posted a breakout year in 2007, holding a 3.85 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 31 starts, and the Rays did a good job in locking him up.