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ERA	W-L	SO	WHIP	RANK	FSP
4.23	11-12	167	1.35	49th	14.23
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Archived News (08-2008)

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[+] August 31st 2008 2 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

A stellar performance from Shields, who closes out August 3-1

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A stellar performance from Shields, who closes out August 3-1 with a 3.63 ERA over six starts. He now sports a dazzling 140/35 K/BB ratio for the year and is a safe bet to keep on dealing when he heads to the Rogers Centre for a date with the Blue Jays next.

5:00 PM EST (1)

James Shields picked up his 12th win of the season with a solid

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James Shields picked up his 12th win of the season with a solid performance against the Orioles on Sunday. He allowed six hits and one run over seven innings. Shields also walked two and struck out one.Shields was a little rough this August, but he generally remains someone fantasy owners can count on. He is up to 184.2 innings after logging 215.0 in 2007. The workload is something we might worry about heading into 2009.

[+] August 26th 2008 6 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

The Rays continue to struggle without their stars, falling 6-2

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The Rays continue to struggle without their stars, falling 6-2 versus the Toronto Blue Jays despite a nice outing from RHP James Shields. Shields pitched 6 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs (all earned) on nine hits with two walks and four strikeouts.This serves as Shields' first lost of the month and one of just two losses over his last eight starts. During that span, he has surrendered just 11 walks, balanced by 39 strikeouts.

10:00 PM EST (2)

The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields

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The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields gave up four runs and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings Tuesday, Aug. 26. He had previously won six of his seven starts at home.

Rays SP James Shields went 6 2/3 innings in a loss Tuesday against

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News: Rays SP James Shields went 6 2/3 innings in a loss Tuesday against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs and nine hits with two walks and four strikeouts. He had won six of his seven previous starts at home. [...]

5:00 PM EST (2)

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James

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Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields is 4-1 with a 2.63 ERA in six career outings against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays starting

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Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup has combined to hit .158 (16-for-101) all-time against Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields.

1:00 PM EST (1)

The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays SP

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The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields will start Tuesday, Aug. 26, on seven days' rest. He has thrown 171 innings this year after throwing 215 last year. "I think, right now, I need (the break)," Shields said. "I've never really went through the midseason 'dead arm' stuff, so hopefully it's just a little rest period. I feel really good right now."

[+] August 20th 2008 1 Updates

[+] August 19th 2008 8 Updates

10:00 PM EST (3)

Tampa Bay SP James Shields (11-7) allowed two runs and nine

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News: Tampa Bay SP James Shields (11-7) allowed two runs and nine hits in eight innings Tuesday against the Angels and earned the victory. He walked one and struck out seven. [...]

The Associated Press' Fred Goodall reports Tampa Bay Rays SP

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The Associated Press' Fred Goodall reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields won his 11th game Tuesday night, Aug. 19, after giving up just two runs on nine hits over eight innings.

A nice bounce-back performance from Shields, who was hit for

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A nice bounce-back performance from Shields, who was hit for four earned runs over five frames in a no-decision vs. Oakland last time out. The 26-year-old right-hander will look to build off this performance when he takes his 3.68 ERA and splendid 135/31 K/BB ratio to Tropicana Field for a date with the Blue Jays next.

9:00 PM EST (2)

James Shields improved to 11-6 with a win over the Angels on

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James Shields improved to 11-6 with a win over the Angels on Tuesday night. He allowed a solo homer in the first inning and an RBI double in the fourth, but the right-hander finished with only those two runs against over eight innings. Shields gave up nine hits and struck out seven.Shields has been brilliant against the vaunted Angels this year, posting a 2.88 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 24 strikeouts, and 21 hits allowed over 25.0 innings. The Rays will need him to stay strong if they hope to close out the AL East and beat the Angels this postseason.

James Shields held the Angels to two runs over eight innings

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James Shields held the Angels to two runs over eight innings on Tuesday night as the Rays battled back from an early deficit in a 4-2 victory. Ervin Santana pitched a great game for the Angels, but the Rays notched three runs against an erratic Scot Shields and Darren Oliver in the eighth inning to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead. [...]

3:00 PM EST (3)

Rays.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James

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Rays.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields has added a cutter to his repertoire that allows him to throw inside to left-handed hitters.

Rays.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James

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Rays.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields is 3-2 with a 3.40 ERA in six career starts against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

MLB.com reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields (10-7, 3.75

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MLB.com reports Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields (10-7, 3.75 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

[+] August 14th 2008 3 Updates

[+] August 9th 2008 6 Updates

11:00 AM EST (1)

Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields allowed three runs on nine hits

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Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields allowed three runs on nine hits over 6 2/3 innings Friday, Aug. 8, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out five, and improved to 10-7 on the year.

03:00 AM EST (1)

Shields improved to 3-1 over his last five starts. He's allowed

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Shields improved to 3-1 over his last five starts. He's allowed 12 earned runs and fanned 25 in 36 innings. His only recent problem has been with the long ball, as he's served up six blasts in his last six starts after surrendering just 12 in his first 18 starts. With a formidable 125/25 K/BB ratio and nasty 1.12 WHIP, Shields remains a rock-solid option going forward. Throw him with confidence when he hurls next week in Oakland.

02:00 AM EST (1)

Shields improved to 3-1 over his last five starts. He's allowed

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Shields improved to 3-1 over his last five starts. He's allowed 12 earned runs and fanned 25 in 36 innings. His only recent problem has been with the long ball, as he's served up six in his last six starts after surrendering just 12 in his first 18 starts. With a formidable 125/25 K/BB ratio and nasty 1.12 WHIP, Shields remains a rock-solid option going forward. Throw him with confidence when he hurls next week in Oakland.

1:00 AM EST (2)

James Shields improved to 10-7 by limiting the Mariners to three

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James Shields improved to 10-7 by limiting the Mariners to three runs over 6 2/3 innings on Friday night. Shields struck out five and didn't issue a walk. [...]

James Shields improved to 10-7 by limiting the Mariners to three

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James Shields improved to 10-7 by limiting the Mariners to three runs over 6 2/3 innings on Friday night. Shields struck out five and didn't issue a walk. [...]

12:00 AM EST (1)

James Shields permitted three runners to cross home plate on

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James Shields permitted three runners to cross home plate on Friday night against the Mariners as he worked 6.2 innings in his 10th victory of the year.Shields has walked all of seven batters over his last nine starts during which time he has struck out 47 batters for a fantastic 6.71 K/B ratio. Its a simple game really. Throw strikes, avoid walking people and watch the results flow from it (he is 6-2 in his those starts).

[+] August 8th 2008 1 Updates

[+] August 6th 2008 1 Updates

[+] August 4th 2008 1 Updates

[+] August 3rd 2008 4 Updates

9:00 PM EST (1)

James Shields wasn't at his best on Sunday, but he still gave

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James Shields wasn't at his best on Sunday, but he still gave the Rays a chance to win as he held the Tigers to just two runs over 6.1 innings before Troy Percival entered and blew the game.Shields allowed nine hits on the day, and he has walked only one batter over his last three starts as he simply doesn't beat himself - he makes the hitter do it.

7:00 PM EST (1)

Rays SP James Shields allowed two runs on nine hits over 6 1/3

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News: Rays SP James Shields allowed two runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Tigers. Shields, who struck out four and walked one, was in line for the loss before his teammates came through with three runs in the eighth. [...]

5:00 PM EST (1)

A solid outing for Shields, who entered the contest having allowed

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A solid outing for Shields, who entered the contest having allowed seven earned runs over his previous 22 2/3 innings, good for a 2.78 ERA. He'll look to keep dealing when he faces the light-hitting Mariners at spacious Safeco Field next.

11:00 AM EST (1)

Tampa Bay RHP James Shields will shot for his 10th win today

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Tampa Bay RHP James Shields will shot for his 10th win today as the Rays welcome the Detroit Tigers in the final chapter of a three-game series, according to the Miami Herald.The Rays head into Sunday with a three-game lead in the American League's East Division over the Boston Red Sox. A 26-year-old Californian and a former 16th-round draft pick, Shields was a 12-game winner last season over 31 starts in his initial full stint in the starting rotation. Shields is 2-0 in a pair of career starts against the Tigers and is 7-1 in 12 starts at home this season.

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James Shields Fantasy Scoring

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Sep 30 09	8.0	8	6	0	3	win	28.00	10.32
2	Sep 25 09	7.0	7	7	2	5	loss	11.50	28
3	Sep 18 09	6.0	7	9	1	4	win	20.00	16
4	Sep 13 09	6.0	6	6	3	3	loss	10.50	25
5	Sep 05 09	6.1	5	8	1	6	none	7.16	27.34
6	Aug 31 09	7.0	6	10	1	4	win	20.50	11.5
7	Aug 25 09	6.2	5	8	2	3	win	20.32	15.68
8	Aug 20 09	5.2	5	7	2	1	loss	10.82	19.18
9	Aug 14 09	8.0	7	8	0	5	loss	14.00	23
10	Aug 08 09	5.1	6	8	3	3	win	18.16	14.16
11	Aug 02 09	7.1	6	2	4	1	loss	16.66	12.84
12	Jul 27 09	5.1	2	9	3	5	loss	1.66	42.84
13	Jul 22 09	6.2	4	4	3	2	none	11.82	19.5
14	Jul 17 09	5.1	3	11	1	7	none	0.66	34.34
15	Jul 12 09	6.1	2	6	1	3	none	8.16	30.34
16	Jul 07 09	7.0	4	7	1	1	none	13.00	18.16
17	Jul 01 09	7.1	8	7	1	4	loss	14.66	14.84
18	Jun 26 09	6.2	5	9	2	3	none	9.82	20
19	Jun 20 09	7.0	4	3	0	1	win	25.50	12
20	Jun 14 09	6.1	4	9	1	4	none	7.66	31.34
21	Jun 09 09	6.1	3	10	0	2	loss	8.66	20.84
22	Jun 04 09	8.0	8	6	0	2	win	29.00	6.5
23	May 29 09	7.0	5	7	1	2	win	23.00	8.5
24	May 24 09	6.2	7	12	2	4	none	9.32	24.68
25	May 19 09	8.1	5	4	2	0	none	18.66	17.84
26	May 14 09	5.0	5	10	1	2	loss	7.50	28
27	May 08 09	6.0	7	10	1	5	loss	8.50	33.5
28	May 03 09	7.1	6	6	2	2	win	24.66	7.84
29	Apr 28 09	6.2	4	7	4	3	none	8.82	23.68
30	Apr 23 09	7.1	4	4	1	1	loss	15.16	13.5
31	Apr 17 09	7.1	4	7	2	5	win	19.16	5.16
32	Apr 12 09	7.0	3	3	1	0	win	25.00	15.5
33	Apr 07 09	5.1	2	9	3	5	loss	1.66	28.84
Totals:		213.6	167	239	52			468.66

James Shields Fantasy Graph

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Player Run Differential Notes

Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.

The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when James Shields has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

Home Breakdown

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Games	Home	Away	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
2	TB	TOR	James Shields	n/a	+4
1	TB (5)	MIN (3)	James Shields (2)	Scott Baker (4)	+2
1	TB (5)	BOS (3)	James Shields (2)	Brad Penny (3)	+2
1	TB (6)	CHW (5)	James Shields (5)	Matt Thornton (1)	+1
2	TB	BAL	James Shields	n/a	+1
1	TB (3)	ANA (4)	James Shields (2)	Jered Weaver (2)	-1
2	TB	KC	James Shields	n/a	-2
1	TB (7)	CLE (11)	James Shields (2)	Fausto Carmona (4)	-4
1	TB (4)	NYY (11)	James Shields (5)	A.J. Burnett (0)	-7
Totals:				Games: 12	-4

Away Breakdown

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Games	Away	Home	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	TB (11)	BAL(3)	James Shields (0)	Adam Eaton (4)	+8
2	TB	SEA	James Shields	n/a	+5
1	TB (11)	DET(7)	James Shields (4)	Jarrod Washburn (8)	+4
1	TB (3)	NYM(1)	James Shields (1)	Johan Santana (2)	+2
2	TB	TOR	James Shields	n/a	-1
1	TB (3)	TEX(8)	James Shields (5)	Derek Holland (3)	-5
3	TB	BOS	James Shields	n/a	-10
Totals:				Games: 11	+3

James Shields Fan Comments

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bob on May 15 2008 says:
Shields seriously owns. Id love to have him on my team.

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