White Sox: The James Shields Story Entering Final Chapter With Team

White Sox veteran starter entering his final season with the team and will get the nod to start on Opening Day against one of his former clubs.

The White Sox will begin their 2018-2019 season in Kansas City next Thursday, Mar. 29, with right-handed pitcher James Shields on the hill.

Prior to joining the White Sox, the 36-year-old spent seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. He then moved to the Kansas City Royals after being traded from Tampa Bay. After Kansas City, Shields signed with the San Diego Padres in 2014.

More from Editorials/Analysis

On June 4, 2016, Shields was traded to the White Sox in return for Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatís Jr. Shields made his first start with the White Sox…