James Shields stud or dud?

robotur · Post by **robotur** » Sat May 05, 2007 11:55 am

Is James Shields for real? any thoughts on his production the rest of the way. Is 175 strikeouts

reasonable?

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Sat May 05, 2007 12:04 pm

I picked Shields up in the 2nd half last year. He began 06 sharp out of the gate, hit a wall, and then regained form before an injury shortened his season. I think he has the stuff to be a reliable number 2 or 3 starter with good a good K rate. As a young developing pitcher he'll probably have periods of inconsistency (seemed to have bouts of 1 inning-itis last year) but overall I think you'll be pleased with what you get from him.

poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:16 am

Stud...in 2-3 years.

For now, very good pitcher. Judging by where he was taken, looks like #4 on most staffs, which will be great value, very solid #3 guy.