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Paul Sullivan: Michael Kopech could learn a few things from James Shields

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Michael Kopech's stock has been on the rise since he first developed as a high school prospect in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

James Shields was once atop the free-agent food chain but now is trying to stop the downward slide he's been on since he signed a four-year, $75 million deal with the Padres three years ago.

If the White Sox are going to get where they want to go, Kopech, 21, is probably going to have to learn from Shields. And somewhere along the road, the 36-year-old Shields may

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