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February 02, 2007

A Little Drama Forming In Beantown?

Curt Schilling, as told to Dan Shaughnessy -

Why the deadline [for an extension]?

"It is a distraction and no one needs it and I certainly don't want it. It's clear enough on both ends. I think they want me back. If for some reason it doesn't work out, this is not me saying, 'Sign me now or else.' "

"Yes, if I don't sign by the end of spring training, I will become a free agent after the season's over, but it won't be 'I'll show you guys.' I'll be disappointed. But at this point in my career, if I need to jump through some hoops to get a one-year extension, then it's in their plans. I would imagine that would be the only way this wouldn't work out [would be] if they had earmarked the money for something else. I was going to be off the books. And I get that. This is not a line in the sand. There's no anger or intent or secret strategy."

"Theo and I both understand that if all parties are in the same space, we'll get the contract done in 15 minutes."

This is going to be better than Dynasty, in it's hey-day...I hope.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at February 2, 2007 05:28 PM

Comments

I for one, hope it becomes a distraction. I think something needs to take away from everyone talking about how "good" their staff is going to be.

But really, Schilling is a hell of a pitcher, but he's only getting older. It's smart of him to want a contract before the end of spring training because if he flops this year (shows his age) he won't get nearly what he wants.

(first time poster. love the site, thanks!)

Posted by: dave24s [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 2, 2007 08:20 PM

Thanks dave24s!

I can't help but wonder if Sox fans are about to see what Phillies and D'backs fans saw when Schilling starting thinking about his next contract before the present one was over there too.

Posted by: Steve Lombardi [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 2, 2007 09:45 PM

Steve, you're right...that's exactly what's going to happen. Schilling is, after all, who he is. But, this time around, it's more of a fair fight since both Schilling and the Red Sox organization are absolutely disingenous bad actors. And their fan base deserves it.

Posted by: JohnnyC [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 3, 2007 09:23 PM