James Shields (1 Viewer)

[Gaddis]

Word out of TB is that he added velocity to his fastball in the offseason, making his changeup even more effective. He did have a big jump in innings last season, so he's a bit of an injury risk, but he's gone 8 innings in each of his last two starts. I like the kid and picked him up in my 12-team mixed league.

He might still be out there. If he is and you need pitching, it's time to pick him up.

 

[daddo39]

Word out of TB is that he added velocity to his fastball in the offseason, making his changeup even more effective. He did have a big jump in innings last season, so he's a bit of an injury risk, but he's gone 8 innings in each of his last two starts. I like the kid and picked him up in my 12-team mixed league.He might still be out there. If he is and you need pitching, it's time to pick him up.

I got him for a buck in our local AL 5x5 keeper league. GREAT value so far.

 

[Knightro]

Velocity isn't the issue. He was hitting 91-92 last year just like he is now. The difference is that his curveball has dramatically improved so he now has three pitches at his disposal. Last year, he only had a show-me curve so batters didn't have too much to think about. He over-used his change last year and ended up giving up some long balls due to it.

 

[Gaddis]

Update: the kid's legit.

 

[Knightro]

have him in 3 leagues...most I spent on him this year - $7

 

[avoiding injuries]

Kid was nasty tonight. 9 shutout innings and only 3 hits.

 

[Gaddis]

Kid was nasty tonight. 9 shutout innings and only 3 hits.

And he did it without throwing a ton of pitches.

 

[Green94]

Thanks for the heads up Cappy.

 

[Capella]

Thanks for the heads up Cappy.

eh?

 

[Your Mother]

Kid was nasty tonight. 9 shutout innings and only 3 hits.

the bullpen gave up the fourth hit. it went about 410 ft. fantastic night of pitching and he gets a no decision.

Quality starts > wins.QS isn't a perfect stat, but it's a helluva lot better than having to rely on your pitcher's team's offense or bullpen to be productive.

 

[Green94]

Thanks for the heads up Cappy.

eh?