MLB Rumors: James Shields’ throwing sessions have been watched by representatives from the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, according to Jon Paul Morosi. Morosi says that Shields isn’t close to signing, but is throwing and keeping in shape in order to be ready to join a major league team if and when the opportunity arises.
Shields, 37, has been a pitcher the Rangers have seemingly had interest in for as long as Jon Daniels has been the general manager. Since signing a big free agent deal with the Padres after the 2014 season, Shields has struggled, putting up a 4.