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Old 12-19-2013, 02:15 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by DeezNutz View Post
I'll take "**** no" for $1000, Alex.

Dude turns 32 tomorrow. No thanks.
Problem with extending Shields is that anything KC can really afford to offer (which basically means a 3-year deal around $18-20 MM) is something he can likely surpass quite easily on the open market.

I think he's going to age well... he's got the frame to hold up to the innings load he has handled, his arsenal is one that should age well (fastball-changeup usually does), and he's a smart pitcher. But there's also a chance he turns into a Jeremy Guthrie sort before a 5 or 6 year deal is over.

Can't afford to take that risk if you're KC.
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