Buczilla
03-01-2009, 03:22 PM
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.
http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=556900
Pitcher Schilling Eyes Return; Interested In Cubs, Rays
Kareem Shaker - AHN Sports Reporter
Orlando, FL (AHN) - When a pitcher with a long history of postseason success eyes a return to the majors, he'll likely look at teams with a good chance of making the postseason.
Former World Series MVP and three-time World Series Champion Curt Schilling may be looking to return for his 21st major-league season.
Schilling, 41, is recovering from shoulder surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2008 season.
Although he hasn't made a decision, Schilling has pointed to the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays as viable options.
The Cubs owned the best record in the National League last season and the Rays were the American League East champs and represented the AL in the World Series.
Schilling put the chances of his return at 20 percent while attending ESPN The Weekend festivities at Walt Disney World Friday.
"I'm pretty sure I'm not going to, but I'm not positive," he said, speaking to ESPN Radio's Erik Kuselias on the "Tirico & Van Pelt" show. "I don't have to make a decision yet, and I'm just not sure if I want to."
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry discussed the Cubs interest in the six-time All-Star with the Chicago Tribune.
"We'll always keep our eye on anybody we think can help us," Hendry told the newspaper. "I have a lot of respect for him. Great pitcher. Great big-game pitcher."
Schilling has a 216-146 career record with a 3.46 ERA and 3,116 strikeouts in 20 seasons with the Orioles, Astros, Phillies, Diamondbacks and Red Sox.
He won the World Series Co-MVP with Randy Johnson in 2001 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Schilling's most memorable performance came during Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees.
With the Red Sox eyeing the first ever comeback from a 3-0 deficit in MLB playoff history, Schilling took the mound with an injured ankle surgically pieced together.
The make-shift surgery caused blood to leak onto his sock, now notably referred to as the "bloody sock" by loyal Red Sox fans.
Schlling won the game with much fanfare and the Red Sox went on to break an 86-year World Series Championship drought.
Schilling went 9-8 with a respectable 3.87 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 2007, and may still have plenty to contribute for a contending team.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7014259263
http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=556900
Pitcher Schilling Eyes Return; Interested In Cubs, Rays
Kareem Shaker - AHN Sports Reporter
Orlando, FL (AHN) - When a pitcher with a long history of postseason success eyes a return to the majors, he'll likely look at teams with a good chance of making the postseason.
Former World Series MVP and three-time World Series Champion Curt Schilling may be looking to return for his 21st major-league season.
Schilling, 41, is recovering from shoulder surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2008 season.
Although he hasn't made a decision, Schilling has pointed to the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays as viable options.
The Cubs owned the best record in the National League last season and the Rays were the American League East champs and represented the AL in the World Series.
Schilling put the chances of his return at 20 percent while attending ESPN The Weekend festivities at Walt Disney World Friday.
"I'm pretty sure I'm not going to, but I'm not positive," he said, speaking to ESPN Radio's Erik Kuselias on the "Tirico & Van Pelt" show. "I don't have to make a decision yet, and I'm just not sure if I want to."
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry discussed the Cubs interest in the six-time All-Star with the Chicago Tribune.
"We'll always keep our eye on anybody we think can help us," Hendry told the newspaper. "I have a lot of respect for him. Great pitcher. Great big-game pitcher."
Schilling has a 216-146 career record with a 3.46 ERA and 3,116 strikeouts in 20 seasons with the Orioles, Astros, Phillies, Diamondbacks and Red Sox.
He won the World Series Co-MVP with Randy Johnson in 2001 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Schilling's most memorable performance came during Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees.
With the Red Sox eyeing the first ever comeback from a 3-0 deficit in MLB playoff history, Schilling took the mound with an injured ankle surgically pieced together.
The make-shift surgery caused blood to leak onto his sock, now notably referred to as the "bloody sock" by loyal Red Sox fans.
Schlling won the game with much fanfare and the Red Sox went on to break an 86-year World Series Championship drought.
Schilling went 9-8 with a respectable 3.87 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 2007, and may still have plenty to contribute for a contending team.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7014259263