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BREAKING: Curt Schilling done for year?
Published 2/7/2008 by Evan Brunell at Fire Brand of the American League
... [ UPDATE 1:51 ] More news, this time from the Boston Herald . Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox are locking horns, with Schilling’s shoulder at the forefront. Schilling’s shoulder may have reached the point where he will require surgery to fix either his rotator cuff or labrum. The Herald speculates that Schilling and the Sox disagree about how to treat the issue. (The Globe reports that Morgan (see below) is recommending surgery while the Sox do not want Schill to go under the knife.) [B]aseball sources have indicated that the club has at least inquired about the ...

Schill Has Shoulder Issues
Published 2/7/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... you ponder the question, how long will it take Schilling to regain his form? It wasn’t really until the postseason that we saw Schill pitch really well. Aren’t we all glad that the Red Sox didn’t trade for Johan Santana and give up the pitching talent? I’d have to think the Red Sox might hold on to Julian Tavarez for a little while now with this injury to Schilling. It also looks like the Red Sox may try to void his 1-year contract according to Tony Massarotti. While neither Schilling nor Sox ...

Schilling Needs Shoulder Surgery?
Published 2/7/2008 by Bronx Liaison at Bronx Liaison
... According to the Boston Herald, Curt Schilling may need surgery for what is being reported as a labrum or rotator-cuff injury. From Rotoworld: Schilling is done after this year, so we don't see why he'd undergo surgery. Unless he's reconsidering and wants to extend his career beyond 2008, then he'll have to try to pitch through the problem. According to the Herald, the Red Sox are already exploring the possibility of voiding Schilling's contract. They could decide to make a run at Kyle Lohse or take a flier on Bartolo Colon or Freddy Garcia if ...

Schilling Has Serious Shoulder Injury
Published 2/7/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... According to the Boston Herald, Curt Schilling has a possibly season-ending shoulder injury (perhaps a torn rotator cuff or labrum).  Schilling's career in general seems in jeopardy, in my opinion. ...

Blogging-Related Injury?
Published 2/7/2008 by Nick-YF at YFSF
... From the Boston Herald: Roughly a week before pitchers and catchers are due to report to spring training, the Herald has learned today that right-hander Curt Schilling has a significant shoulder injury that could end the veteran right-hander’s season and is causing tension and friction between the player and club. While neither Schilling nor Sox officials could be reached for comment, baseball sources have indicated that the club has at least inquired about the possibility of voiding the one-year, $8 million contract Schilling signed last ...

BREAKING NEWS: Schilling's Shoulder Problems
Published 2/7/2008 by The Bottomline at The Bottom Line
The Boston Herald is reporting that Curt Schilling has developed a serious shoulder injury that has the Sox thinking about voiding the $8M contract Schilling signed earlier this offseason. ...

Herald: Schilling Has Serious Shoulder Problem
Published 2/7/2008 by McFleece at MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
... The Boston Herald is reporting that Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling “has a significant shoulder injury that could end the veteran right-hander’s season and is causing tension and friction between the player and club.” ...

Curt Schilling Could Miss 2008; Red Sox Want Their Money Back
Published 2/7/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
... to a one-year deal in November, they made the assumption that, you know, the guy would be healthy enough to pitch. But as the Boston Herald reports, that's no longer a guarantee as Schilling has a "significant shoulder injury" that might end his season before it even begins: ...

Schilling's Career In Jeopardy
Published 2/7/2008 by Ben at Fantasy Sports Experience
... First it was the Patriots choking in historic fashion and now the future of Red Sox savior Curt Schilling is in doubt. The Boston Herald is reporting that Schilling has a serious shoulder injury, possibly to the rotator cuff or labrum, that might require season-ending surgery. Given that he is already 41, Schilling would have a tough time rehabbing from this type of surgery and may be forced to retire. ...

Schilling dealing with major shoulder issues
Published 2/7/2008 by Joseph P. at River Avenue Blues » River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees Blog
... Talk about a story coming out of nowhere. A report today in the Boston Herald notes that Curt Schilling has some shoulder issues. It could be as bad as a torn rotator cuff and/or labrum. Surgery, they say, will take him out for the year. ...

Curt Schilling Could Miss Entire Season
Published 2/7/2008 by Brian at Spring Training '08
While the precise nature of Schilling’s injury is not known, it is believed that the right-hander is suffering from an injury to the rotator cuff and/or labrum that might require surgery. Shoulder surgery would almost definitely mean Schilling will not pitch in 2008. The Red Sox are reportedly investigating whether they can void his $8M contract for the upcoming season. Boston Globe

Schilling could be done for season, before season even starts.
Published 2/7/2008 by Sarah Green at umpbump.com
... , who performed surgery on his shoulder in 1995. Sources have told reporters in Boston that Morgan feels Schilling needs surgery, while the Red Sox would like him to rehab his shoulder without surgery. The sources also say that the Red Sox have inquired about voiding his contract, which calls for a base pay of $8 million with several more million in incentives. Obviously, Schilling does not want his contract voided. ...

No Comment Curt?
Published 2/7/2008 by Shyster at ShysterBall
The Boston Herald is reporting that Curt Schilling has a season-threatening -- and given where he is in life, career-threatening -- shoulder problem. Acrimony is afoot, as the Red Sox are looking to void his $8M contract. While this would be great for Schilling insofar as he ...

Out of Schillings?
Published 2/7/2008 by StatsGuru at Baseball Musings
... , a link to a Boston Herald post on the state of Curt Schilling's shoulder. While the precise nature of Schilling's injury is not known, it is believed that the right-hander is suffering from an injury to the rotator cuff and/or labrum that might require surgery. It is possible that the sides disagree on how to treat Schilling's ailment and that a course of treatment, too, is a part of their disagreement. If Schilling has surgery on his shoulder, it is almost certain that he would be unable to pitch this season. Did Curt's off season workout regimen not work?

Curt Schilling Out For The Season?
Published 2/7/2008 at FakeTeams
... In Boston, speculation is beginning that Curt Schilling needs major shoulder surgery and will miss the 2008 season, if he does.  I am curious about when the Red Sox became aware of a potential problem.  Recall a couple weeks ago, rumors surrounding the alledged Boston Red Sox offer for Johan Santana changed to say LHP Jon Lester was no longer on the table.  Just a coincidence? ...

Curt Schilling is a No Go
Published 2/8/2008 by Jodie at Gossip On Sports - The Latest Dish On and Off the Field
... The buzz in Beantown concerns #38’s contract and whispers that the Sox “at least inquired about the possibility” of his $8M deal being voided. ...

Schilling has a shoulder problem
Published 2/8/2008 by Jason at MY BASEBALL BIAS
... Huge developing story first reported by the Boston Herald today. In the report, it said that Curt Schilling “has a significant shoulder injury that could end the veteran right-hander’s season and is causing tension and friction between the player and club.” Gordon Edes ...

[THE HANGOVER] Opening Day To Feature More Bucs Jerseys Than Rays Jerseys In The Stands
Published 2/8/2008 by The Professor at Rays Index
... Curt Schilling has a serious shoulder injury that may ultimately require season-ending surgery. This makes us giggle a little. Not because we enjoy schadenfreude, but because we wonder if those few people still think it would have been such a great idea to have him on the Rays for 2008. That would have been money well spent. [Boston Herald] ...

The New Richard Justice?
Published 2/8/2008 by mr. met at the metropolitans
... the 2004 Pirates.Yes, I am sure that will be in Boras' binder. Since Johan Santana moved into the Twins' rotation to stay on July 11, 2003, he has the best ERA (2.92) of any left-handed pitcher in baseball. Guess how many left-handers are even within three-quarters of a run of him? How about three: Andy Pettitte, 3.56 Scott Kazmir, 3.64 C.C. Sabathia, 3.66I'm not going to lie. That still stings a bit. From Ossy: Roughly a week before pitchers and catchers are due to report to spring ...

Schilling deal may be void
Published 2/9/2008 by TheNaturalMevs at Diamond Hoggers
... The Boston Herald is confirming that the injured wing is a serious deal, and that Schilling's 1-year, $8 million dollar deal could be voided by the team. The injury is believed to be as serious as a frayed labrum or slight rotator cuff tear. Believe me, if that is the case we've probably seen the last of '38'. ...

Huge Fleece: Schilling Has Serious Shoulder Problem
Published 2/10/2008 by McFleece at MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
... Feb. 7th, 2pm (EST): The Boston Herald is reporting that Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling “has a significant shoulder injury that could end the veteran right-hander’s season and is causing tension and friction between the player and club.” ...

Huge Fleece: Schilling Has Serious Shoulder Problem
Published 2/11/2008 by McFleece at MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
... Feb. 7th, 2pm (EST): The Boston Herald is reporting that Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling “has a significant shoulder injury that could end the veteran right-hander’s season and is causing tension and friction between the player and club.” ...