The Chicago White Sox will most likely depend on starter James Shields to pitch more than 180 innings next season. Although the veteran pitcher struggled this past season, can the White Sox count on him to have a bounce-back season in 2017?
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According to Scott Merkin of whitesox.com, White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper stated that Shields is a veteran pitcher that knows how to win. After being criticized by San Diego Padres owner Ron Fowler, and being traded to the White Sox, Cooper stated he was looking forward to a fresh start for Shields.