UnMatchedSox

The Boston Herald is reporting that Curt Schilling has a “significant” shoulder injury that could require season-ending surgery. Of course, at 41 years of age and with a one-year, $8 million contract, this surgery just might be career-ending. The Herald is saying that the injury is to either his rotator cuff or labrum and serious enough to require surgery. Also according to the report, the Red Sox looked into whether or not they can void the contract they agreed to three months ago.

Update: Schilling has agreed to pass on surgery and sit out until the All-Star break. Apparently, Schilling and Dr. Morgan were for surgery, while the Sox and Dr. Gil were backing rest and recuperation. Under the terms of the CBA, the ultimate decision was made by the team physician for the New York Mets. Call me pessimistic, but I’m counting on seeing #38 much this season, if at all.
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The Red Sox have temporarily shut down Hideki Okajima for what I would imagine means the rest of the regular season. There is no doubt that Okie has hit the wall lately and the rest would do him some good, but with Manny and Youk on the bench, the division isn’t looking like a sure thing anymore.