Dodgers Targeting James Shields
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The Dodgers have identified James Shields as their top target, Mark Saxon of
ESPNLosAngeles.com reports (hat tip: Rays Index). The Rays will exercise the
right-hander’s 2013 option, but could consider trading him as a way of
freeing up payroll and addressing other needs.
Dodgers GM Ned Colletti aims to add a starting pitcher this offseason, Saxon
writes. Shields would be an excellent fit, as I suggested when previewing the
Dodgers’ offseason. The 30-year-old posted a 3.52 ERA with 8.8 K/9 and 2.3
BB/9 in 227 2/3 innings this past season and his contract includes an option
for 2014.
Colletti said he has also spoken to the agent for left-handed reliever Randy
Choate. The Dodgers made their first major offseason move last night, signing
Brandon League to a three-year deal.