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February 07, 2008

Schilling Responds To Today's Reports

From Red Light's Lips -

Speculation is rampant right now. I see the Sox just released a statement.

At the time we negotiated the 2008 contract I passed all physical exams and testing, as well as the MRI the club required me to take. I knew in my heart of hearts that the extra time I was giving my arm to rest this winter would in fact be the cure for what I went through the entire 2007 season. I had a strong desire to not have to go through multiple cortisone injections in my shoulder for another year. There was absolutely no reason for anyone involved to believe I would be anything other than completely healthy and ready for the 2008 baseball season.

Things have changed since then and I contacted the team early last month with concerns and we’ve been working diligently to resolve them.

There have been disagreements these past few weeks in an effort to provide me with a solution that would allow me to pitch as much as possible during the 2008 season. At no time did I ever consider taking a course of action against the clubs wishes. In the end, regardless of who agreed with whom, I have chosen the clubs course of action and will vigorously pursue any and every option I can to be able to help this team to another World Series title in 2008.

After being diagnosed by the Red Sox medical staff I sought a second opinion, as anyone would, and when it became clear there was disagreement (which is not uncommon by the way), I agreed to see an independent Doctor from a list the Red Sox provided me, for the third opinion.

At this time I have agreed to abide with the clubs wishes in hopes that will provide the results they believe it will.

Sounds like the Sox want Curt to take some Lidocaine and B-12 from an old beer can or something. I can just hear Joe Castiglione when the announcement is made at Fenway this season about Schilling being able to pitch: Curt Schilling is in John Henry’s box and Curt Schilling is comin' back! Oh my good--goodness gracious! Of all the dramatic things--of all the dramatic things I've ever seen, Curt Schilling standing right in John Henry’s box announcing he is back!

Posted by Steve Lombardi at February 7, 2008 10:52 PM

Comments

I always felt like Suzyn -- annoying as she might be -- got a raw deal after the whole Clemens announcement last season. It got me to feeling bad for her, like people were piling on.

As for Schill, somehow I feel like this story is being blown out of proportion...

Posted by: MJ [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 8, 2008 09:21 AM