James Shields

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields follows through with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game agains the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields looks toward the outfield as Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields delivers to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields is pulled during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields walks off the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez points to the crowd after his solo home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields during the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields pitches to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)