Padres reportedly pushing to trade Shields

9/27/15: James Shields strikes out Jake Lamb to end the 4th inning, notching his 9th straight season of at least 200 innings pitchedIn February, Shields inked the largest deal in franchise history at $75 million for four seasons. He's still owed $63 million on that deal.

Shields made $10 million this past season and is set to earn $21 million in each of the next three seasons. There's a club option for 2019 for $16 million, with a $2 million buyout.

It's worth noting that Shields also has an opt-out clause after '16, should he choose it.

Shields, who will turn 34 on Dec. 20, was 13-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 33 starts in his first season with the Padres, surpassing the 200-inning plateau for the…