PT TODAY: Shields lands in San Diego

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Padres | San Diego signs James Shields
Free-agent SP James Shields (Royals) has agreed to a four-year contract with the San Diego Padres that will pay in the range of $72 million to $76 million. There is reportedly an option for a fifth year in the contract.  Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Dennis Lin
 
BHQ take: It's too early to tell how this will ultimately affected the crowded SD rotation. But with Shields at the top along with a seemingly entrenched Andrew Cashner, Tyson Ross, and Ian Kennedy -- and a potential #5 battle between Odrisamer Despaigne, Robbie Erlin, Josh Johnson, and others -- more...

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