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Curt Schilling

Starting Pitcher for Boston Red Sox

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Red Sox | Schilling blasts Ramirez
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:28:52 -0700

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
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:40:39 -0700

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
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:35:18 -0700

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
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:04:48 -0700

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
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:37:31 -0700

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
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:48:12 -0700

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
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:14:59 -0700

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
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:29:06 -0700

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
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:17:27 -0700

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
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:23:22 -0700

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
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:58:25 -0700

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
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:34:36 -0700

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
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:25:03 -0700

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
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 03:15:07 -0700

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
Fri, 23 May 2008 18:55:37 -0700

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
Sat, 17 May 2008 15:51:10 -0700

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
Sat, 10 May 2008 15:26:20 -0700

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
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:27:11 -0700

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
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:35:56 -0700

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
Thu, 8 May 2008 07:46:42 -0700

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
Tue, 6 May 2008 15:27:58 -0700

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
Tue, 6 May 2008 12:19:29 -0700

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
Mon, 5 May 2008 14:44:18 -0700

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
Fri, 2 May 2008 16:27:54 -0700

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
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:39:20 -0700

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
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:47:05 -0700

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
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:29:35 -0700

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
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:33:25 -0700

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
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:09:59 -0700

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
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:52:41 -0700

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
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:48:05 -0800

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
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:24:24 -0800

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
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:33:33 -0800

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
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:48:55 -0800

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
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:48:59 -0800

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
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:41:56 -0800

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
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:42:54 -0800

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
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:45:22 -0800

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
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:32:16 -0800

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
Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:48:12 -0800

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
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:10:47 -0800

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
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:16:52 -0800

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.

Red Sox | Schilling speaks out against Clemens
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:04:17 -0800

The New York Daily News reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling wrote in his blog, 38pitches.com, that if free-agent SP Roger Clemens (Yankees) is found guilty of the allegations against him regarding performance-enhancing drugs, then Clemens does not deserve to keep his last four Cy Young awards.

Red Sox | Schilling declined to talk to Mitchell
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:06:53 -0800

David Lefort, of Boston.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling declined to talk to steroid investigator George Mitchell at Mitchell's request. "As I stated before Congress, I've never seen someone inject themselves or ingest PED's, so for me to have any value to this investigation would have meant I would have had to name people I 'thought' were doing them, or in my opinion 'were clearly doing something' and I think that would have been incredibly stupid and harmful," Schilling stated.

Red Sox | Schilling likes idea of six-man rotation
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:24:54 -0800

Jerry Beach, of Scout.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling likes the idea of using a six-man rotation next season and thinks the team should give it a shot. "We have a very unique situation with regards to personnel," Schilling said. "With Dice (Daisuke Matsuzaka) being from a six-man rotation, Wake (Tim Wakefield) and I being ok with the extra day, the kids not being able to go over their IP limit you only have one guy you want to push out there every 5th day and that's Josh (Beckett)."

Red Sox | Schilling contract update
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:47:52 -0800

Updating previous reports, the contract signed by Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling is worth $8 million and could reach $13 million if additional bonuses are reached. The contract features $3 million in bonuses based on innings pitched, as well as $2 million in bonuses based on weight clauses.

Red Sox | More on Schilling's 2008 contract
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 02:25:38 -0800

Updating an ongoing story, Sean McAdam, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling would earn $6 million as a base salary for the 2008 season. Additional incentives could earn him another several million. According to those familiar with the negotiations, Schilling plans to undergo some medical tests this morning, which will bring the deal closer to completion. There remains some work to do on the bonus structure of the contract.

Red Sox | Schilling agrees to one-year deal
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 02:23:41 -0800

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year contract with SP Curt Schilling. The deal is worth about $8 million in base salary and includes $2 million in incentives.

Red Sox | Schilling discussions heating up
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 02:14:26 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox have heated up discussions on a new contract for SP Curt Schilling. The length of the contract and finances are not being disclosed.

Red Sox | Team talking with Schilling
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:47:01 -0800

Updating previous items, the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports the Boston Red Sox have already begun talks with free agent SP Curt Schilling about re-signing for the 2008 season, according to Red Sox GM Theo Epstein. However, a deal is not close at this point. The Red Sox retain exclusive negotiating rights until Nov. 12.