According to Nick Carfardo of the Boston Globe The Cubs are one of seven teams that have shown interest in James Shields. The Redsox, Angels, Dodgers, Rangers, Blue Jays, Giants and the Cubs are the seven teams in on Shields.
Shields and new Cubs Manager Joe Maddon have a connection in Tampa Bay. Shields pitched for Maddon from
2006 -2012 and posted a 87-73 record, in 218 games 217 starts with a 3.89 ERA. In his last year with Tampa he struck out 1,250 batters while allowing 1,439 hits, with 340 walks. James Shields was second on the Cubs list if they didn't sign Jon Lester. The Cubs just singed Lester probably as the number one starter if they sign Shields as the number two starter it will be fun to watch. Shields turned 33 in December and turned down the Kansas City Royals offer so it may be a reunion for Joe Maddon and James Shields.
Shields and new Cubs Manager Joe Maddon have a connection in Tampa Bay. Shields pitched for Maddon from
2006 -2012 and posted a 87-73 record, in 218 games 217 starts with a 3.89 ERA. In his last year with Tampa he struck out 1,250 batters while allowing 1,439 hits, with 340 walks. James Shields was second on the Cubs list if they didn't sign Jon Lester. The Cubs just singed Lester probably as the number one starter if they sign Shields as the number two starter it will be fun to watch. Shields turned 33 in December and turned down the Kansas City Royals offer so it may be a reunion for Joe Maddon and James Shields.