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Schilling Decides To Pitch in 2008


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Basically, while not pulling a Clemens, Schilling talked it over with his family who wanted him to continue pitching. Most likely he'll pitch again for the Red Sox and he wishes to complete a contract extension before the season starts but he is willing to go to another team...except not the Yankees. I'd really like to see Schilling remembered as a member of the Red Sox. If he can pad his statistics he has a slim chance at the hall, vaulted mostly by his 3015 strikeouts, 14th all time. If he can maintain 170-180 strikeouts these next two years he can make it into the top 10 so long as Greg Maddux strikes out half as many, which is unlikely. But still, with two more seasons with the Red Sox, not only does he have a chance at another World Series title to add to the two he already has, but a chance to get 30+ wins, 350+ Ks, and keep his era steady enough to be considered. Of course one must also love his K/BB ratio which is 2nd best all time after Tommy Bond who played from 1874-1884...so in reality, Schilling's #1. I'm ranting a bit, but I just see a chance at the hall and with not much to show in Philadelphia and only 3 1/2 years in Arizona, I'm hoping his legacy in Boston outweighs his statistics elsewhere and gives him a chance in our cap.

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it surprises me that you fall for this guy's shtick, mic.

 

I like the fact that he pitches for my team and was heroic in bringing us a world title. I also like the fact that he drives Yankee fans nuts with his antics. Having said that, I don't really pay a lot of attention to what he says about anything. But I also don't see how what he said amounts to "false loyalty". Again, he only stands to lose money by saying it.

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I like the fact that he pitches for my team and was heroic in bringing us a world title. I also like the fact that he drives Yankee fans nuts with his antics. Having said that, I don't really pay a lot of attention to what he says about anything. But I also don't see how what he said amounts to "false loyalty". Again, he only stands to lose money by saying it.

really, i think he just can't keep his trap shut but strategically he is painting bosox mgmt in a corner if they don't extend him. the fans will demand it.

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Oh, I don't care much for his political viewpoints or giant mouth but he's a good guy who is up there with the smartest, hardest working players in all of baseball and he is one of the pioneers of the computer age. Just the amount of research he puts into each start is amazing and I believe that he actually has a connection with the Red Sox. He's a fan of history and he helped the Red Sox win the World Series with one of the most memorable moments in postseason history. But he's not in John Burkett territory yet, he can still pitch, and with a smart pitcher, who are usually the ones that make it to this age, he should be able to maintain average-above average performance. Sure, he's annoying and honks when he talks but he deserves respect.

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Ahh, the days of Burkett feel like so long ago...granted that was before the team got young(er) so there was a lot of turnover and a lot of time has passed but still...listen to these names: John Burkett, Rolando Arrojo, Frank Castillo, Brian Daubach, Mike Lansing, Dante Bichette...even Nomar was a while back. Yah, I know these are moderately recent but the turn of the century Red Sox have changed quite a bit.

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