News: The Angels might be willing to let closer Francisco Rodriguez, who recorded a record 62 saves, walk as a free agent this offseason because Jose Arredondo has shown he could take over the closer's role. They also have long-time setup man Scot Shields. Rodriguez is likely to command a five-year deal worth at least $75 million on the free-agent market.
Analysis: Shields has 20 career saves, including two this year. Meanwhile, Arredondo has none. Still, the Angels might prefer to groom a kid for the role long-term than rely on an aging veteran for a year or two. Of course, if Rodriguez re-signs with the Angels, all of this speculation means nothing
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Scot Shields took the loss Monday, Oct. 6, in Game 4 of the American League Division Series, allowing two hits and a run while striking out three in 1 2/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox.
Scot Shields was dominating in 2.1 innings of relief pitching as he held the Red Sox of the scoreboard while striking out three.Shields was particularly nasty on this night as he seemingly turned back the clock a couple of seasons throwing 94 mph darts along with his devastatingly tight curveball.
News: Angels reliever Scot Shields got his fourth save on Thursday night in a win over the Mariners. With Francisco Rodriguez getting a rest, Shields came on in the ninth and pitched a perfect inning to close the door.
Analysis: Shields is a candidate to close in 2009 if the free-agent-to-be K-Rod flees in the offseason
News: Angels RP Scot Shields, not closer Francisco Rodriguez, pitched the ninth inning for a save -- his third -- Friday at Texas. He allowed one run on two hits in one inning, striking out one. Rodriguez had pitched the previous two days.
Analysis: K-Rod has already set the single-season save record this season, so what more do you want from him? The Angels don't want to tax him too much down the stretch. Still, you should keep him active. Shields is nothing more than a middle reliever, albeit a good one
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Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Scot Shields has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
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