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Doctor says Schilling needs surgery; Sox disagree

 
The doctor who claims he knows Curt Schilling's shoulder "better than anybody who breathes on this planet" insists surgery is the only way the 20-year veteran can pitch again. But Boston's team physician disagrees. He believes rehabilitation is the best way for Schilling to play this year. Caught in the middle are Schilling and his $8 million contract. "I think his chance of coming back to pitching with rehab or a conservative approach is zero," Dr. (link)

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