Big Game James and the Kidney Stone

A bizarre story popped up during this long five days without baseball layoff. Apparently Kansas City Royals ace pitcher James Shields passed a kidney stone during the American League Championship Series against the Baltimore Orioles, but he is ready to roll for the World Series begining on Tuesday.

Kansas City Royals Game 1 Starter:  James Shields
photo cred:  espn.com

Shields has now had a total of 11 days off since he last pitched, so the extra rest definitely could not hurt, considering his condition. Shields told reporters at media day for the World Series that he was in "excruciating pain" on Monday during a workout, so it will be something to watch during Game 1 when Shields is slated to pitch to see if he is 100%. He squares off against San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night in Kansas City. First pitch is set for 8:07 p.m. Eastern Standerd Time.