AFJF Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3096549 Schilling reaches agreement with champs on deal ESPN.com news services Updated: November 6, 2007, 10:57 AM ET Comment Email Print Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth about $8 million in base salary and another $2 million in potential incentives, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports. The agreement is pending Schilling, 40, passing a physical exam. Schilling On his Web site, 38pitches.com, Schilling gave an update Monday on the negotiations. "Talks with the Red Sox are moving," he wrote. "[Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein] and I have spoken multiple times daily over the past week and given the current situation I am feeling very confident that we will be able to finalize a 1 year contract to allow us a chance to finish our career as members of the Red Sox organization. "There are some things to iron out and details that must be finalized for both sides but barring something unforseen or outrageously odd happening I feel very comfortable that I will finish my career here." Schilling, who is not represented by an agent, went 9-8 with a 3.87 ERA last season. He won three games in the postseason, including Game 2 of the World Series on the way to Boston's sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Schlling is a six-time All-Star who has been with the Red Sox for four of his 20 seasons. The Boston Herald, which first reported that Schilling was near a deal with the Red Sox, reported that the Astros, Diamondbacks and Phillies all contacted Schilling on the first day of free agency. But Schilling posted on his Web site: "I made it clear to all three teams that my intent was to do whatever I could to resolve this and remain in Boston for the final year of my career." In 2004, Schilling went 21-6 and helped lead the Red Sox to their first World Series title since 1918, but his velocity has since diminished. After the Red Sox declined to give him an extension, Schilling said in February that he would become a free agent after the season. He said then he would return for Boston in 2008 for $13 million, the same salary he earned in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 If he can stay healthy, and that's a big if, and he can keep his ERA at 3.87, he'll make an excellent #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 They shoulda taken the 2 first round picks heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 They shoulda taken the 2 first round picks heh. Was he a type A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Was he a type A? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 That's the first good bit of news for the Yankees that I've seen since the season ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Solid pick up for Boston. He can be a leader and mentor to the young pitchers, and if Boston makes it to October '08, we all know what he can do in the playoffs! Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 In an era where guys at the end of their careers are asking for a few extra years guaranteed it is refreshing to see a guy at the end of his career take less money with incentives so he can stay where he wants to. It is not about money with Schilling anymore. It's about being with a winner and being in a place where he is comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 There's a weight claus in the contract and according to his blog: .....he added a weight clause to show he understood the importance of not being overweight. yah, right - "he" added it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 What Schilling can teach Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz and the many others is far more valuable than what he'll be able to do as a # 3 for us this season. That said he's a smart pitcher who will go out and give everything he has and find ways to get hitters out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidhuman Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Solid pick up for Boston. He can be a leader and mentor to the young pitchers, and if Boston makes it to October '08, we all know what he can do in the playoffs! Good news. For him to perform in October, he needs August and September off though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 For him to perform in October, he needs August and September off though Aye, whatever. At what the Sox are paying Schilling this year it is money well spent just to have him guide and mentor the arsenal of young arms. To have him pitch as well? Looks like we have a coach and pitcher all in one. Love him or hate him, Schilling is a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 That's the first good bit of news for the Yankees that I've seen since the season ended. Yup. I celebrated and did a dance when I heard this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 There's a weight claus in the contract and according to his blog: .....he added a weight clause to show he understood the importance of not being overweight. yah, right - "he" added it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Aye, whatever. At what the Sox are paying Schilling this year it is money well spent just to have him guide and mentor the arsenal of young arms. To have him pitch as well? Looks like we have a coach and pitcher all in one. Love him or hate him, Schilling is a winner. He's got the rings to prove it. Good deal for him AND the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 In an era where guys at the end of their careers are asking for a few extra years guaranteed it is refreshing to see a guy at the end of his career take less money with incentives so he can stay where he wants to. It is not about money with Schilling anymore. It's about being with a winner and being in a place where he is comfortable. Very nice post. Yup it is very refreshing. Certainly not the norm in this era of big $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 He has a monthly weigh in, if he makes weight, he gets a check for $333,333. For that kind of money, even Max could run 10 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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