James Shields introduced as newest Padre: ‘Colors look good on me’
Former Royals pitcher James Shields was officially introduced as the newest member of the San Diego Padres.
Here are some of the highlights from that news conference:
“I’ve been telling guys I can hit my whole career, and now I have a chance to do it every five days.” – James Shields pic.twitter.com/onbxC0804E
— MLB (@MLB) February 12, 2015"Colors look good on me, huh?!"- James Shields, the newest Padre. #Padres pic.twitter.com/vdP3C4ciGd
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 11, 2015Structure of James Shields' deal with the #Padres: $10m, $21m, $21m, $21m. Club option is $16m with a $2m buyout.
— Corey Brock (@FollowThePadres) February 12, 2015James Shields on "too many" innings: "That's one of the knocks that I guess was against me, but my whole career I've proven people wrong."
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) February 12, 2015“This organization is ready to win now. That’s what attracted me to the San Diego @Padres.” – James Shields pic.twitter.com/ljOP5SYJj9
— MLB (@MLB) February 11, 2015Shields and his family was greeted by members of the Padres’ front office:
James Shields gets a warm welcome by the #Padres front office as he makes his way to his new clubhouse https://t.co/O2SGq3rtr7
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 11, 2015Oh, and Wil Myers chimed in (yeah he went there):
Probably safe to say Padres are the final winner in the Shields trade. Should be an exciting year in San Diego!
— Wil Myers (@wilmyers) February 11, 2015To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.