Curt Schilling Says His Goodbyes (Maybe)
October 30, 2007
Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs, The Word
Will Curt Schilling pitch for the Red Sox next year? Right now, no ones the answer to that question, not even Schilling or GM Theo Epstein. But just in case the World Series really was his swan song with the Sox, Schilling penned a blog post thanking, well, everyone he’s ever come into contact with in Boston. Last but not least, on behalf of him and his wife Shonda, he thanked the fans:
To Red Sox Nation we’d like to offer our deepest and most profound thank you for making the last four years some of the greatest moments personally and professionally, of our lives. Much like the fans in Philadelphia, and Arizona, you always treated my wife and my children with respect. You were far better to me than I deserved at times, and never worse than I deserved at others. The only thing I know I can say without a doubt is that I took the ball, every single time, and never ever left anything in the tank.If October 28, 2007, was the last time I ever wear this uniform, thank you. It was an honor and a privelage to be allowed to play here.
Schilling pitched well in the playoffs so I can understand those who’d like to see him return in 2008, but the fact remains that he turns 41 years old next month and probably can’t be counted on over the course of a full regular season. If he’s demanding to be paid like an ace, that money is better served going elsewhere.
Schilling also gave credit to the Rockies, acknowledging their fantastic run to get to the World Series and pointing out that their eight-day layoff between games almost certainly worked in Boston’s favor, even if no one on the Rockies wanted to use it as an excuse.
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