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Schilling Has Right To Be “Pissed” About Osama bin Laden Burial, But He’s Wrong

By ⋅ May 2, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments

On Monday morning, former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling called the Dennis and Callahan show on WEEI, telling listeners he was “pissed” about the fact that Osama Bin Laden was given a proper Muslim burial at sea. While I couldn’t disagree more with Schilling’s sentiments, I absolutely respect his right to express his opinions. That’s how we do [...]

In Defense of Theo Epstein After Buck Showalter’s Criticism

By ⋅ March 26, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Also Read: SoB’s Mike Carlucci thinks Buck Showalter brought up some good points about Theo Epstein and the Red Sox fat wallet. Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter is no fan of Theo Epstein. In the April edition of Men’s Journal, Showalter said that overpaying for players because you have the highest payroll in Major League [...]

Curt Schilling Bloody Sock Doctor Under Investigation

By ⋅ February 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Does the name Dr. William J. Morgan ring a bell? Well if it doesn’t, it should. The Red Sox would likely still be mired in a seemingly endless drought without a World Series win. I’ve lost count. What would it be now? Ninety-two years? Anyway, Dr. Morgan was the brilliant man who performed a risky [...]

My Boston Sports Wish List for the Next Decade

By ⋅ January 9, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

There is never anything wrong with looking back. But after a while, you just get tired of it. Over the last few weeks, we have all been inundated with year-end and decade-end reviews, “Best of” lists, and whatever else writers and newscasters like to throw at you to fill time in December. It’s all well [...]

From Gameday to Election Day: The Political Athlete

By ⋅ September 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s a trend that continues to grow and grow. Athletes who turn to politics after retiring. There is now news that former Pro Footballer Jay Riemersma is running for a position in the House of Representative in Michigan’s 2nd District. This is not new. Athlete’s and politics go hand in hand. Every champion at every [...]

Curt Schilling Considering Run for Senate Seat

By ⋅ September 2, 2009 ⋅ One comment

UPDATE, (09/03/09): Schilling is a registered Independent, and if he threw his name in the hat for the Senate seat, he would have to run with that party despite his affiliation to the Republican party. He apparently needs to switch parties 90 days before a filing deadline… Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is reportedly [...]

Is Curt Schilling a Hall of Famer?

By ⋅ March 24, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

Former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling finally announced his retirement Monday after a 20-year career with the Orioles, Astros, Phillies, Diamondbacks, and Red Sox. He won 20 games three times and finished a career record of 216-146 with 3,116 strikeouts. He played important roles on three World Series Champions, and will always be known for [...]

Curt Schilling Retires

By ⋅ March 23, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

It seems now 38pitches.com may turn into 38putts.com or 38tans.com as Curt Schilling today announced his not-so-unexpected retirement from baseball. Schilling, 42, had indicated he was likely to retire from the game instead of pitching another season. Schilling leaves behind an interesting legacy full of big time playoff performances with the D-Backs and Red Sox [...]

Schilling Interested In Return with Rays, Cubs

By ⋅ March 1, 2009 ⋅ One comment

According to Yahoo! Sports, Curt Schilling has no plans to be on a Major League roster for Opening Day, but would be interested in a mid-season return to baseball. From the Yahoo! report: Appearing in ESPN The Weekend activities Saturday at Disney World, Schilling told the paper “the challenge would be in a place like [...]

View from the Monster: All-Star Special Edition Part I

By ⋅ July 16, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

With the All-Star break upon us, now is a good time to take a look at how 2008 has shaped up for our beloved Red Sox. As we all know, this team led the East most of last year and coasted through the playoff, punctuated by the sweep over the surprising Rockies. To repeat in [...]

View from the Monster 6-23

By ⋅ June 23, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

The Red Sox had a great start to the week, taking two of three on the road from one of the Senior Circuit’s better ballclubs in the Phillies. Cole Hamels showed why he is regarded among the best pitchers in the game with a dominating first game performance. He allowed back-to-back home runs to Dustin [...]

Sox Go Green But Lose to Cards

By ⋅ June 21, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

In the first game against the St. Louis Cardinals since the 2004 World Series, the Red Sox did not capitalize on opportunities in a 5-4 loss as they did to win the 2004 series. The Sox also received word that Curt Schilling‘s season and career are potentially over after he will undergo surgery on Monday, [...]

Curt Schilling Opts For Surgery

By ⋅ June 21, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Curt Schilling told WEEI’s Dennis and Callahan on Friday that he will opt for surgery Monday. That surgery will end his 2008 season and likely end his career. The 41-year-old right hander is 216-146 in his career with 3,116 strikeouts. He signed a contract in the offseason for $8 million but has yet to toe [...]

Red Sox Bot Notes

By ⋅ May 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Schilling Beginning to Throw Boston Red Sox starter Curt Schilling played long toss before Thursday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, continuing his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury. Schilling also tested that shoulder by playing catch on flat ground Tuesday but wasn’t ready to begin throwing off a mound. “He did good. He looked good,” manager [...]

Sox and Bartolo Colon agree to Minor League Deal

By ⋅ February 24, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

ESPN.com reports that the Red Sox reached an agreement on a minor league contract with the former 2005 Cy Young Award winner. This could be a good thing for Boston, now without Curt Schilling, the club could use the insurance. Bartolo had an awful 2007 for the Angels, putting up a 6-8 record and a [...]

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