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Curt Schilling, SP, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | No Senate run for Schilling The Associated Press reports former Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks SP Curt Schilling will not run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated when Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy passed away last month. MLB | Schilling retiring The Associated Press reports free-agent SP Curt Schilling (Red Sox) announced his retirement on his blog Monday, March 23. MLB | Schilling wants to pitch for Chicago or Tampa Bay Free-agent SP Curt Schilling (Red Sox) said he would be interested in pitching for the Chicago Cubs or Tampa Bay Rays, if he decides to play this season, according to David Whitley of The Orlando Sentinel. He said money would not be a major issue, but he would like to pitch for a team that has championship potential and has never won a title (or hasn't won a title in a long time). Schilling claims his shoulder is in good condition. Red Sox | Seven not offered arbitration The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox didn't offer arbitration to SP Bartolo Colon, SP Curt Schilling, RP Mike Timlin, C David Ross, 1B Sean Casey, IF Alex Cora and OF Mark Kotsay. MLB | Schilling may come back ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports free-agent SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) has been telling people that he feels so good after his recent shoulder operation that, barring setbacks, he's more likely than ever to come back next season. The tentative game plan: Schilling would hold a June audition for interested teams, then start pointing toward a late-June or July return date. Red Sox | Three file for free agency Friday La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Boston Red Sox 1B Sean Casey, SP Bartolo Colon and SP Curt Schilling filed for free agency Friday, Oct. 31. Red Sox | Schilling could have pitched in playoffs The Associated Press reports the surgeon for SP Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) said Schilling could have been ready to pitch in the 2008 postseason if he would have undergone shoulder surgery in January. Dr. Craig Morgan suggested the surgery in January, but Schilling opted to undergo rehab, and instead underwent surgery June 23. Morgan said Schilling's shoulder is in great shape and he should be able to pitch at the start of next season. Red Sox | Schilling could pitch in 2009 SportingNews.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) said that he will not pitch a full season in 2009, but has not ruled out pitching for part of the season. "If I do decide to come back, I would work to the point I was ready and somewhere around May 1 let the teams know I wanted to pitch the second half. I'd obviously need to spend June in the minor leagues building it all back up and then hopefully come back and help a team in contention win a World Series," Schilling said. "All of this is predicated with the fact that I am completely healthy and able to pitch like I did prior to breaking my shoulder early in 2007." Red Sox | Schilling blasts Ramirez Chad Finn, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling said that Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez disrespects his teammates on sports radio WEEI's "The Big Show" Wednesday, Sept. 17. "Nothing makes a guy that respects the game and respects human beings like Terry Francona feel worse than looking at a guy and saying, 'Go ahead, [mess] with me, [mess] with your teammates, I'll put you in the lineup,' and then turn around to a guy who's there every day early working his [butt] off who gets 110 at-bats a year and saying, 'You know what? Yeah, I can't put you in there tonight'," Schilling said. "There were times when you had players who were on like fire duty, 'Show up tomorrow, I'm not sure if you're playing or not, we've gotta find out what [Manny] wants to do.' That's not fair to anybody." Red Sox | Schilling considering retirement ESPN.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) said he is feeling better but is seriously considering retirement. "As I stated yesterday [Thursday] the pendulum is swinging very heavily in the direction of it just being over. I've never sat around and not gotten ready to head to Florida, well not in 23 or so years anyway, so to me that will likely be the last real test for me and whether or not I want to put the time and effort into getting after it one more time," Schilling said. Red Sox | Schilling still undecided about return The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) has started his rehabilitation but has not yet decided whether he will attempt to play again. Schilling said it will be at least five weeks before he decides whether to return in 2009. Red Sox | Schilling rehabbing Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will rehab with team physical therapist Scott Waugh at Waugh's clinic. Manager Terry Francona has not discussed with Schilling whether Schilling will spend any time with the team. Red Sox | Schilling update The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) said he will wait around four months before he decides whether to continue his career following his shoulder surgery. "If I come out of rehab and I'm throwing 84 miles per hour, it's over," Schilling said on WEEI radio. Red Sox | Schilling could pitch again The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) received good news following shoulder surgery. His rotator cuff had an unusual tear, but not a major one. He also had biceps tenodesis surgery - in which the biceps tendon is moved outside the shoulder into a hole in the bone where the diseased tendon can repair itself. "[He had an] unusual tear of the rotator cuff, small partial thickness, no separation from the bone. Small undersurface tear," Dr. Craig Morgan said. "What we didn't want to find is a big rotator cuff tear, because that's a long rehab." Red Sox | Schilling undergoes surgery Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery Monday, June 23. Dr. Craig Morgan, the doctor who performed the surgery, said there was no major damage to his rotator cuff. Schilling can begin a throwing program in about four months if he chooses. Red Sox | Schilling's season likely over ESPNews reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) is expected to undergo shoulder surgery Monday, June 23, and he said he likely won't play this season. He also said he might have thrown the last pitch in his career. Red Sox | Schilling to have shoulder examined Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will have his shoulder examined Wednesday, June 18. Manager Terry Francona said Schilling has reached a plateau in his comeback and has been told to shut it down for a while. Red Sox | Schilling told to take a few days off Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) has been told to take a few days off after having a poor performance when throwing Friday, June 13. Red Sox | Schilling throws Friday Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) threw Friday, June 13, but was not happy with the results. Red Sox | Schilling throws off mound Friday Mark Remme, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) threw 35 pitches off a mound Friday, June 6. Red Sox | Schilling throws off mound Wednesday Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) threw 25 pitches off a mound Wednesday, June 4. Schilling will gradually increase his pitches and intensity over time. Red Sox | Schilling plays catch Monday The Boston Herald's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) played catch again on June 2 with pitching coach John Farrell, continuing his progression toward June 6, when he is hoping to throw off the mound for the first time. Red Sox | Schilling plays long toss Friday The Associated Press reports Boston Red sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) played long toss from 140 feet Friday, May 23. Manager Terry Francona said, if everything goes well, Schilling could start throwing off a mound in a couple of weeks. Red Sox | Schilling throws Friday Maureen Mullen, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) threw from 90 feet Friday, May 16. "He's antsy," manager Terry Francona said. "The doctors use the word 'milestones,' and [when] you hit one, you move on. The whole idea is to not go backwards. ... When you're down it's going to take a while to build back up. But he's ... I think he's been pretty excited as he's picked up a ball, which is good, because that was a big step." Red Sox | Schilling throws Saturday Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) threw from 60 feet Saturday, May 10. He hopes the amount of pitches he throws and the distance increases next week. Red Sox | Schilling unhappy with progress The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) is not progressing as quickly as he would like, according to manager Terry Francona. "He wants to feel like he's 24 again, and I don't know how likely that's ever going to be," Francona said. "He did what we wanted him to do, and now we'll get him back on his exercise program and have him do it again on Saturday." Red Sox | Schilling throws from 60 feet The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) threw 25 balls from 60 feet Thursday, May 8. Red Sox | Schilling to throw The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will throw off flat ground Thursday, May 8. Red Sox | Schilling not ready for throwing program Updating previous reports, Scott McNeish, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox assistant trainer Mike Reinold does not think SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) is ready to start a throwing program after watching Schilling throw Tuesday, May 6. "He'll throw 60 feet until Mike says we can put him on a throwing program. It just depends on how he does," manager Terry Francona said. Red Sox | Schilling update Updating a previous report, Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) completed 25 throws at 60 feet Tuesday, May 6. The throwing session with pitching coach John Farrell lasted just six minutes. Schilling is scheduled to throw again Thursday, May 8. Red Sox | Schilling to throw Tuesday Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) said he will play catch Tuesday, May 6. It will be the first time Schilling throws a ball since last season. Red Sox | Schilling believes he could throw within next 10 days Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) believes he has been making very good progress in his rehab and could begin throwing in the next 10 days. Schilling has not been dealing with any pain in the shoulder and has been responding well so far to his rehab. "I haven't thrown yet, so that's the big piece of this. I could go and throw next week and feel miserable and would all be for nothing," Schilling said. "But I don't envision that with the amount of work we've done that I'm going come back and be out. We're set now to go for an extended period of time with me throwing and getting more amped up on the throwing side of things to see how far we can take it." Red Sox | Schilling dismisses Yankee rumor The Quincy Patriot-Ledger reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling dismissed rumors on a morning radio show that he would pitch for the New York Yankees next season. Red Sox | Schilling to travel with team Jeff Goldman, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Red Sox | Schilling not ready to throw Nick Cafardo, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) is not ready to start throwing yet. Red Sox | Schilling to travel with team to Japan Jackie MacMullan, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will travel with the team to Japan. Red Sox | Schilling placed on 60-day disabled list Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day disabled list. The best-case scenario for Schilling is that he returns around the All-Star break. Red Sox | Schilling may travel to Japan Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) may travel with the team to Japan because the team has public appearances scheduled in the country. He is not expected to pitch until at least the All-Star break. Red Sox | Schilling to follow team's rehab plan The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will follow the advice of the Red Sox front office and choose to rehab his shoulder instead of opting for surgery. Red Sox | Schilling participates in drills Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) participated in conditioning drills Friday, Feb. 15, despite the soreness in his shoulder. Red Sox | Epstein: No timetable for Schilling's return Updating a continuing story, MLB.com's Ian Browne reports the Boston Red Sox are not putting a timetable on SP Curt Schilling's (shoulder) estimated return from a partially torn rotator cuff and damage to his biceps tendon, according to general manager Theo Epstein, who spoke Thursday, Feb. 14. "It's not really our place to put a timetable on it right now," said Epstein. "He'll be rehabbing and strengthening for at least six to eight weeks. We'll see where we go from there." The GM also said both sides now seem "to be on the same page" regarding the plan to rehab the injury and avoid a surgical route. "Curt's here in camp to work hard and rehab and do everything in his power to get back in a position to contribute and help this team on the field," said Epstein. Schilling did not speak to the media Thursday. Red Sox | Schilling to begin rehab Friday The Associated Press reports Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) is scheduled to begin rehab on his shoulder Friday, Feb. 15. Red Sox | Team hopes Schilling can return in the second half The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox are hoping SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will be able to return early in the second half of the season. Schilling received a cortisone shot Monday, Feb. 11, to try to help reduce the pain and allow him to do his rehab exercises. Red Sox | Francona, Epstein to meet with media Jeff Goldberg, of The Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona and general manager Theo Epstein are expected to meet with the media Feb. 14 in what will be their first public comments on SP Curt Schilling's status. Schilling (shoulder/biceps) is expected to miss at least the first half of the season with a partially torn rotator cuff and damage to his biceps tendon. Red Sox | Schilling pact has no insurance Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, is reporting Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling's $8 million contract for 2008 is not insured, according to a Red Sox source. The team is on the hook for the entire amount, whether Schilling (rotator cuff) throws a single pitch, unless he abruptly decides to retire. Red Sox | Buchholz becomes likely No. 5 starter The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers reports the injury to Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (rotator cuff) has made SP Clay Buchholz the likely No. 5 starter in the rotation. Red Sox | Report: Schilling receives cortisone shot Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) has reportedly received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder and will begin a rehabilitation program with the Red Sox. The team hopes Schilling will be able to return before the end of the season. Red Sox | Schilling to receive cortisone shot Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) will undergo a cortisone shot in his right shoulder Friday, Feb. 8. The Red Sox have prescribed a plan of rest and rehabilitation, beginning with the cortisone shot. Schilling's doctor, Dr. Craig Morgan, believes the treatment prescribed by the team has no chance of succeeding and that Schilling's injury requires surgery if he is to have any chance to play this season. "If (the Sox plan) was successful, I think it would be the greatest thing known to man," Morgan said in a phone conversation this morning. "But unfortunately that's not the case. That's like wishing for the best-case scenario. Wishing isn't going to make it happen." Red Sox | Schilling could miss 2008 season Tony Massarotti, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling (shoulder) may miss the entire 2008 season because of a significant shoulder injury. The injury is not exactly known, but it is believed the injury is to the rotator cuff or the labrum and may require surgery. Also, it is not known if the injury has lingered from last season or the injury occurred after his first injury healed. The Red Sox have inquired about voiding his one-year contract, but it is not known how far they have taken the idea. The threat of voiding his contract has created a conflict between Schilling and the team. Red Sox | Projected rotation for 2008 season Ian Browne, of RedSox.MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox's projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Josh Beckett, SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP Curt Schilling, SP Tim Wakefield and SP Jon Lester. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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