The Rays have exercised their $7.5 million option on the contract of James Shields for the 2012 season. Tampa Bay also picked up a $3.3 million option for next season for reliever Kyle Farnsworth. Shields went 16-12 with a 2.82 ERA and 225 strikeouts in 2011, leading the majors with 11 complete games, including four shutouts to help the Rays make the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. He has been mentioned in trade rumors, but Shields has said that he hopes to remain with the Rays for the long-term.