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Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by zsdv

zsdv — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:55 +0000

hey curt – you suck!

Comment on Public Apology by Allison Brown

Allison Brown — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:19:37 +0000

What an excellent blog, I’ve added your feed to my RSS reader.

Comment on Airport Wireless, nice. by Paul H.Hamilton

Paul H.Hamilton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:36 +0000

Hi, just browsing around and dropping you a note to say that I enjoyed your Blog. Keep up with the good work!

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by mike

mike — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:40 +0000

Curt,

I respect you greatly, but you are incorrect on the comment that no one outside of new york cares……….

nearly 60% of CONNECTICUT (yes that state in new england)supports the yankees……i am also a yankees fan living in RHODE ISLAND (yes that state in new england) and even though most people living in ri support the red sox i would say there is a good 30% who support the yankees…….look up america’s most popular teams….you will see the yankees #1 and the red sox #3

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by tim

tim — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:54 +0000

Empirelady you’ve been complaining about the Yankees since i can’t remember,There the most popular team in baseball have beeen and always will be,You’re team on the other hand will always be second to them now, and until the end of time, They do more for organizations and charities than any body else so why don’t you get a life move to Baaaaaaaaaaaaaston where you belong,And move into FenWay park with all the rats, I’m sure you can make beautiful music together Curt is sick of you anyway lady so get a life, The Yankees earn there championship this year like the RedSox did in 04 and 07, Give a little credit where credit is do lady And change you’re name to masslady, because you sure as heck don’t live up to you’re name, Grow up lady.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by tim

tim — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:45:03 +0000

Funny coming from a guy who wanted to play for the Yankees, How do i know this? Ask Mike Francesa @watn

Comment on 6/13/07 vs. Colorado by armpit sweat

armpit sweat — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:34:56 +0000

Sweating for no reason at all sucks.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by blue dog

blue dog — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:50:53 +0000

Rob Bailey, it’s simple. You just pitch three consecutive extra inning 16 inning complete game starts (in 9 days.)

Comment on Are we not worried about this? by Mike Baker

Mike Baker — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:20:03 +0000

Curt<
I had the privilege to visit West Point Military Academy. It was unbelievable! Every American ought to take the time to visit, just to see these young people. It restored my outlook of our young people and our country!

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:28:47 +0000

Nobody outside of NY cares? Sure. How come when the Yankees played the Angels at their home, the stadium would roar when the Yankees scored? Could it be that there are MANY Yankee fans all the way in the west coast also? It sounded almost as if the Yankees were playing at HOME when they played in Anaheim!

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by RedSoxRuth

RedSoxRuth — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:21:32 +0000

Curt,

I firmly believe that the range of the 2004 and 2007 red sox teams were illustrated by you and Manny Ramirez. Theo has made such a Canadian and anticeptic team devoid of personality and chutzpah that it boggles the mind. Admit it, you have never seen a team as rangey as ones with you and Manny on it. Damon and Swisher had the hair and the swagger, Jason Bay has his work ethic and J.D. Drew has his perfect swing, but isn’t it true that without clutchmeisters like you and your antithesis, M. Ramirez, the Red Sox don’t have a chance? Jeez, they faded like the old days. Don’t they need some born again white boys and some bad ass dominicans. Don’t they need some personality. I mean, even Eddy Vedder hates Vanilla, Theo.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:01:40 +0000

I broke down and cried when i saw the Yanks win. The worst moment i can remember in a long time

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Favre will Blow UP

Favre will Blow UP — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:11:31 +0000

Everyone talked about Favre being great the first half of the year last year and just like always the drug addict blow up…He will do it again this year…God I hope he does it again this year…Why? Because he deserves it…

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Jason Duga

Jason Duga — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:02:35 +0000

Deb, I think people, people for the most part, are just amazed how an individual can talk about himself so much. I do find Curt interesting (or I wouldn’t have read this) but I do at times wish he would just give us some more baseball insight, instead of the normal me…me…me.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:55:46 +0000

I’m outside of NY, Nashua,NH. About 20 Yankee fans in this building.
We are all very happy.

BTW. thank you for all you do for ALS

Steve

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Nelson

Nelson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:23:08 +0000

The Yanks winning doesn’t make me upset. Pedro not giving them a challenge makes me upset. I wanted to see a good ball game.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Scott

Scott — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:58:15 +0000

If it wasnt for the rainout the previous day and extra rest for CS, Red Sox go another 86 years of being losers

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Mike Dick

Mike Dick — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:42:26 +0000

hahaha…Curt you named your kid Gehrig, after one of the greatest, if not the greatest Yankee of all time. Does your kid get heckled when he goes to Fenway?

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Steve Sullivan

Steve Sullivan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:18:33 +0000

Curt

Feel free not to post this but how the F could the US Army allow this guy Hassan to stay in the Army when they knew he was contacting Al Queda. Unfnbelievable.

Steve Sullivan

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Jim

Jim — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:33:01 +0000

Onto another baseball topic: the Red Sox declined their option on Jason Varitek. He was flat out awful last year. Wouldn’t it be in the best interest of the Red Sox for Varitek to decline his player option as well? Isn’t that what a true Captain would do?

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Mike

Mike — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:56:31 +0000

Ugh. Curt, you usually understand baseball statistics. Look at Drew’s OPS and try to say he’s a 7 or 8 hitter on the Red Sox. That’s ridiculous.

Pedro had 5 K’s in 4 IP against the best lineup in the major leagues, in their home stadium, on a cold October night. How did he “not have anything”?

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Paul

Paul — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:52:47 +0000

I think Shill meant, anybody with a brain outside of New York …

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Jake

Jake — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:52:23 +0000

Funny, but we all care what you have to say. When was the last time the sox did anything

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Nate

Nate — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:10 +0000

The blowhard pontificating of Curt Schilling… Actually Mike P., not many people in Boston really care what Curt has to say. When he was pitching and winning games for us, we turned a deaf ear to his loudmouth opinions. Now that he’s all washed up, he’s become something we just have to bare. I wish he’d go away, but I think we’re stuck with him. No one else will have him.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Sox Fan

Sox Fan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:00:36 +0000

Mr. Schilling, Your dedication to completing that series in 2004 was a gift to Red Sox fans; while your witness to your faith and confidence in God is a gift to every person, at any time. Thank you!

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by NaplesYankee

NaplesYankee — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:42:58 +0000

That comment was meant mostly for you empirelady. Enjoy your miserable winter you loser.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by NaplesYankee

NaplesYankee — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:40:15 +0000

Ha Mets and roid sux fans get over it. The yankees will always be the best franchise in all of sports. You sound so jealous. 27 champioships and counting. Next year we will have number 28.Those Mutts are a disgraceful franchise.Will never win a WS. Ha Ha Ha losers…….

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Phillies Fan

Phillies Fan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:07:54 +0000

Curt, if you want a job in April, consider coming back to Philly. If you can’t pitch, at least sign on as a coach. There’s a lot of young talent – Happ, Hamels, Drabek – that would benefit from having you around. That staff will be back in the hunt next year.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Rob Bailey

Rob Bailey — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:40:18 +0000

How do you pitch 3 games in 9 days and total 48 innings?

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Mike P

Mike P — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:23 +0000

Funny, no one outside boston remotely cares what you say or think.

Comment on Curt Schilling to join The Big Show by NaplesYankee

NaplesYankee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:01:30 +0000

Hey Curt
Watch that beautiful parade today. I mean World Champion New York Yankees parade.
Ha Ha Ha…… You must be burning. Buying a World Series championship T-Shirt?I have an extra one for ya. Wear it proudly.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Jake

Jake — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:22:57 +0000

Everywhere the yankees play, including Philly and Anaheim in the playoffs, the stands are loaded with yankee fans. Your comment that nobody outside of NY cares is flat out silly. Does anybody tell Schilling what an idiot he soiunds like? Doesn’t he have an inner circle that can pull him aside and say “Curt, you sound like a jealous idiot, shut up” Remenber when the NFL started last year and he talked about how the NY fans were silly to think that they were gonna win anything, and the Jets were gonna get killed by the NE Patriots. Did anyone remind him about the superbowl just 6 months earlier when the Giants disposed of a NE team? He has an unhealthy fixation of New York and its scary

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:34 +0000

Who names there kid Gherig and bad mouths the Yankees only to suck up to the so-called redsox nation. Curt you are a joke, and there is no doubt in my mind you watched the Yankees celebrate in envy. Bigmouth and a suck-up.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by 2 Bit Bill

2 Bit Bill — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:10 +0000

I’ve been a devout Yankee Hater since 1962(I was 10). This year, I didn’t really care if the Yankees won or not. Boston fans have become so obnoxious, the only thing that mattered to me this year was Boston not winning.

So I guess I had to pull for Darth Vader to get the Ewoks eliminated.

You guys really know how to how to screw up somebody’s life long hatred of the Yankees. I wonder if I’ll ever get it back(should be alot easier since THEY WON!).

Fish
AIRBORNE!

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Drew

Drew — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:53:12 +0000

I’m outside of NYC and I was so happy that I shed a tear when the Yankees won.

Further proof that Schilling is an obnoxious windbag that’ll say anything in a pathetic attempt to keep himself relevant, when in fact, he’s been pretty much all but forgotten.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by pab

pab — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:50:05 +0000

Curtand george jr probably rooted for the yankees because they dont spend there money pedros a much better man than curt could ever be. you could never play for the yankees sayonara

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by ERIC DOUGLAS

ERIC DOUGLAS — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:51:33 +0000

I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND I AM GLAD THE YANKEES WON!!!

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:36:16 +0000

“No one outside New York is even remotely happy today”

So true.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by empirelady

empirelady — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:05:27 +0000

Curt,
Just a few quick comments from someone who is here in New York. When you say that not everyone outside of New York is happy with the Yankees win,may I remind you that there are a great many people here IN New York who are not happy,either. The millions of New York Mets fans are not happy at all,as most of them hate the Yankees. For the record,I HATE the Yankees and cannot stand them or their fans,both of whom are obnoxious,so I was not happy at all. I did not watch the celebration after the game and most certainly will not rejoice in the parade that our mayor has said he will have to honor the Yankees. My two teams are the New York Mets(being in New York)and the Boston Red Sox. So not everyone in New York is happy,either,
and we share the feelings of the rest of the country…As for Pedro,there is no defense for his attitude or an excuse,because of the way he was brought up, as a reason for his behavior and or personality. I did not tolerate it when he played for the New York Mets(did not like him as a result of it)and I do not think that it should be acceptable or excused anytime,anywhere,for any reason. There are plenty of other players from the Dominican Republic who do not have the same attitude as he does. So no,it does not fly with me at all..And as for Brett Favre,he is certainly proving his critics wrong! I think that it is great that a man of his age wants to continue to be out there and play. If you decided that you wanted to go back to pitching and come out of retirement,I think that it would be fantastic,you would have my full support. In the meantime,I will continue to support Brett Favre in his quest-let’s hear it for us “older people”(and I am turning 50 in 13 weeks). Thanks for your great insight as always.
Donna in New York City

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by jim

jim — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:41:12 +0000

Curt, I am not in NY and I am thrilled the Yankees won. So much for your biased comment. There is a reason the Yankees have a huge following and hold the record for attendance in a year. Get over yourself already, you are yesterdays news NOT A-ROD.

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by Jake

Jake — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:21:38 +0000

What a windbag!!! Curt couldn’t win 12 games in his last 4 years in the bigs, and he says maybe next April? What a weak question that was, pucker up a little more to the king of all sore loser ex sox. IS this Boston kiss up radio at its finest?? You guys are an embarrassment. When was the last tim ethe red sox won anything?

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Deb Kendall

Deb Kendall — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:22 +0000

Is it too much to point out this is his blog?

Comment on Curt on D&C: World Series, Pedro and Comebacks by AJL

AJL — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:17:29 +0000

I love reading this blog and listening to Schilling on WEEI, but can’t he ever just talk about Pedro without getting his little personal digs in? He played with him for one year, 5 years ago. Get over it.

Comment on Curt Schilling to join The Big Show by NaplesYankee

NaplesYankee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:26:39 +0000

Hey Curt
Must be killing you to see the Yankees win.
27 championships and counting. You’re nothing more than a big mouth.
So jealous of the yanks.

Comment on Our son has Asperger’s Syndrome. by Michael M. Reilly

Michael M. Reilly — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:39:07 +0000

Mr. & Mrs. Schilling,
Thanks you for sharing Grant’s experience with AS. Our son Christy was diagnosed with asperger’s about 3 years ago, he’s now in 4th grade, and although he is a happy, smart and beautiful child, the social difficulties he has had in school (teasing, bullying & generally feeling somewhat of an outcast)can be heartbreaking for him and for us as parents. I heard from a friend who was at an AS fundraiser that you were big supporters – I had no idea – God bless you both and please keep us posted on anything regarding Grant that you think may be helpful to the rest of us. thanks again,

MMR

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Joe Turkos

Joe Turkos — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:41:37 +0000

You’re 100% correct. A person’s mental approach to any situation, no matter if it’s pitching in Game 7 of the World Series or going on a sales call, is critical. The media has too much time and space to fill.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by empirelady

empirelady — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:18:38 +0000

Message to jay destro: Those of us who read this blog do so because we WANT to read what Curt has to say. We not only value and respect his opinion(regardless of whether we agree with it or not)BUT we also WANT to hear the stories of things that happened in the past,when he was pitching. I personally think that it is very touching and moving that at a stressful point, such as it was, he thought of his father and what his father would say. That is something that we did not know about at the time he was pitching and it is great to hear about it now. I also give Curt much credit for sharing his innermost thoughts with us. The whole idea of him writing about himself and what he thinks,feels,etc. is because it is HIS blog and that is why I come to this blog,because I know that it is him writing his thoughts,feelings,comments,etc. The point is that if you do not like what Curt has to say or do not like hearing him tell stories of the past,then you do not have to read this blog;nobody is forcing you to read it or even look at it. But for those of us who do enjoy reading it,such as I do,do not bother us with your petty complaining and whining. You are preaching to the wrong crowd. And Curt,if you are reading this,I value your opinion,respect your opinion,enjoy hearing about stories of the past,want to keep reading what you have to say,please keep writing,and do not pay attention to this jerk. He is the minority,not the MAJORITY(I know that I am not alone in my thoughts). Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts regarding your pitching in that game,and how difficult,painful,it must also have been for you with thoughts of your father.
Donna

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Jason

Jason — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:45:57 +0000

I don’t know why everyone gives Schilling a hard time. When you succeed, you have a right to gloat.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:40 +0000

Wasn’t the bullpen catcher named Jeff Motuzas?

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Joe

Joe — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:34:12 +0000

Whis you were starting instead of Pete, Go Philly ruin the party.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Jason Duga

Jason Duga — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:32:08 +0000

Oh boy! Curt the Contrarian at his best. Fox just showed the disparity the other night between pitching on regular rest vs 3 days rest and its not even close. I guess Curt likes talking about himself a lot more than the facts.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by JB

JB — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:55:09 +0000

That’s the way an ace should think, and in some cases can back it up. The Schillings & Johnsons are few and far between. Sabathia has proven to be that kind of horse, but I gotta question Pettitte. He’s 37. Old by pre-steroid baseball standards. But if Gerardi trusts no one else (and he has reason not to trust anyone else), it’s a good gamble. And Rivera for 2 innings seems to be the plan.

For Philly I understand why they didn’t choose this avenue. There just ain’t that many ‘old time’ grinders that can take the ball on short rest.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by BJ

BJ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:25:41 +0000

it’s his blog. Nice insight. Anyone would want in the game, as bad as AJ pitched the other night, he said today that he would pitch out of the bullpen both nights. Thats what it is all about, wanting to win.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by Dave

Dave — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:57:24 +0000

Jay…..get a life….

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by redsock

redsock — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:15:16 +0000

“In 2004 you had Keith Foulke who pitched in pretty much every single game, in insanely high-leverage innings, the entire month.”

Yep, in the ALCS, he threw around 100 pitches in the span of only 48 hours. I’ll love him forever for what he did, but the load of those few weeks quite likely ruined/ended his career.

Comment on Three days’ rest — what’s the big deal? by jay destro

jay destro — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:26:42 +0000

it’s always about you isn’t it schill?

Comment on Curt Schilling to join The Big Show by fat boy

fat boy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:41:05 +0000

schilling is the most classless loud mouth jerk. Go suck on your fake bloody sock you tool.

Comment on Navy Petty Officer Mike Monsoor by Jay

Jay — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:37:15 +0000

I just want to say having served 10 years and still serving in the Navy Mike’s death and life are examples we who serve look up to. He served OUR country well, and it doesn’t matter if he is Arab, Indian, African, or Mexican, he was is and will always be an AMERICAN. I am proud to be serving OUR country and will uphold the freedom Mike gave his life for.

Comment on Charlie Baker? Nice. by steve

steve — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:45:15 +0000

Big Dig involved or not, the man has promised to lower taxes. Anything will be better than Deval Patrick. Baker has my vote.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Mattingly23

Mattingly23 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:20:56 +0000

Was that paint from Home Depot, or From Lowes?

Comment on Curt Schilling to join The Big Show by Mattingly23

Mattingly23 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:19:30 +0000

And the blowhard was wrong as usual!

Comment on Curt Schilling talks Rush and Red Sox by Wolfshead

Wolfshead — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:17:00 +0000

Here’s a link to Rush’s website where he provides a transcript (and YouTube video) of a portion of a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill where Rep. Steve King (R-IA) questions NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_102809/content/01125114.guest.html

Steve King makes a great point exposing the blatant hypocrisy and political correctness of Roger Goodell and asks why did the NFL approve both J. Lo and Fergie as owners of the Miama Dolphins when the lyrics in their videos have been truly offensive such as using the N word and so on.

Rush has been the victim of a smear campaign because of his political views. What kind of country do we live in that you are denied the right of ownership because you happen to disagree with the President on policy? That is pure and outright discrimination. This is not Cuba or China, this is still America where we have freedom of speech and thought.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Mat

Mat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:45:32 +0000

I had the chance to meet an old time scout named Dave Kosher back in the late 80’s and he told me two things about signing players. First: if a pitcher can’t get to the 7th inning of a ball game he ain’t worth squat. Second, a position player can have all the tools in the world but if he can’t play everyday what good is he. The pitcher has a bad day and doesn’t have his A game. Too bad, time to be a pitcher (thinker) not a thrower. If a postition player doesn’t have the TRUE GRIT to play everyday even when he isn’t 100% he then lacks the intangibles that he will need to be a quality big league player. We always talk about the guys from years past that seem to be able to rise to the occasion. Yaz in his later years had such bad ankles he could barely walk around his car to fill the tank. Willis Reed coming back out of the locker room with a blown out knee to finish the game and championship. Hacksaw Reynolds playing with a broken leg! Gibson playing with a torn up knee! I think I make my point. The game is played by MEN and the rest should get out of the way! You don’t see or hear of Lowell, Pedroia or Youk asking for a day off because of a bump, bruise or a hip that has no hop. Most of the guys that make it to the big leagues have forgotten how they got there. They forgot about the days in the cage with bleeding hands caused by blisters from so many swings. Pitchers forgot about going one more inning with a sore shoulder or dead arm to help there team get another win. With fewer teams the competition to make a lineup will be more in line with getting guys like JD Drew off the bench with a tight hammy and play through it. Give me a team with TRUE GRIT players like Cobb, Rose, Youk, Lowell and Pedroia along with Shilling, Timlin, Wake and the like and I will will win more World Series than with a more talented team that lacks HEART. Lastly, you didn’t hear Ted Williams or Yogi complain about there time they spent fighting a war in their prime. They were proud to do it and they appreciated the game a great deal more for it.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by John

John — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:58:06 +0000

The RBI argument can go on forever. One of the most annoying issues with JD 4-3 is his insistance on pulling every pitch he sees thereby hitting weak ground balls to second base. he refuses to go to left field thereby killing many rallies, i.e. double plays.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by SoxBeers

SoxBeers — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:07:03 +0000

RISP is close but it measures the batting average not the # of guys they knocked in. If I had to make a guess, I would say Nick Green would have fit that category even if he got more playing time. I could be completely wrong with that, oh well.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Jeff Mills

Jeff Mills — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:55:48 +0000

I was reading something the other day on the Internet that said that Boston might explore trading Papelbon for a big bat. That is ludicrous. First of all, I don’t think it’s true. Second, who would they get? Manny might be available, but I’d say that I have a better shot of winning the lottery than Manny ever patrolling left field as a Red Sox again. They should re-sign Jason Bay.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Jeff Mills

Jeff Mills — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:51:40 +0000

Curt,

It is ridiculous that some people want to discredit you for your performance in Game 6 of the 2004 ALCS. These people obviously never played professional sports. They obviously never had to pitch in Yankee Stadium in front of 60,000 hostile fans who are calling you every name under the sun. These are people who call in sick to work because they have a headache yet you pitched and pitched effectively in Game 6. What really gets the goat of some Yankees fans is that you dominated that game and they couldn’t close the deal. Their team was up 3-0 and they couldn’t get it done.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by cody

cody — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:15:40 +0000

Theo needs to trash veritek and spend more money on bay. if he doesn’t do this, he needs to find a big bat. this crazy idea of shifting ellsbury to left field will not work in 100 years. offer bay a 4 year, 18 million contract.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:46 +0000

Sorry, to clarify, “[Vlad's] slugging percentage is 64 points higher”

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:15 +0000

J.D. Drew’s on-base percentage is only 6 points higher than Vlad’s for his career. However, his slugging percentage is 64 points higher. Sure, Drew averages more pitches per plate appearance (3.9 vs 3.24), that appears to be because Vlad just doesn’t wait nearly as long to get his hits, of which he also averages significantly more. This leads to the disparity in total bases per season, as well: Vlad averages 348 and Drew averages 270. Essentially Vlad replaces the extra walks of Drew with doubles. Even though I am 100% in favor of patience and taking walks, I don’t think anyone can argue which has more value in this particular case. In the end I actually do agree that Drew is a very underrated player, I just think that Vladimir Guerrero is still significantly better.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by JohnR

JohnR — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:29:46 +0000

Hey Curt – please call your friend John McCain and tell him to stop being a schill for telecom lobby money. You are a tech-savvy guy and you know the BS bill he introduced is only going to make the Internet worse by giving an unfair advantage to the big companies that run the Internet. He is allowing a monopoly by allowing service providers to control what content gets through and what content doesn’t. Hell – they are already breaking these rules – but they just haven’t been fined yet.

If McCain gets his way, the Internet will start to suck – and it will no longer allow for innovation in the same way. But that is cool – as long as he gets to line his pockets, right? I thought you said he was honest and forthright. Turns out he is as bad, if not worse, than the rest.

ps – thanks for the 2 championships!

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by HouseOfFourDoors

HouseOfFourDoors — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:43:04 +0000

Didn’t Drew once say, “I know how to win a championship ring. I’ll play for the team Curt Schilling plays for.”

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Lee

Lee — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:51:40 +0000

“First of all, I can tell you this. As someone who worships at the alter of statistics for baseball in preparation and approaching hitters, I can honestly tell you that not once in 19 years did I consider RBIs a relevant statistic in how I approached a hitter.”

Curt, I just regained my man-crush for you all over again. I really wish more current and ex-players like you, Brian Bannister, and Max Scherzer could influence the media and other baseball analysts (I’m looking at YOU Harold Reynolds!) about how to properly approach statistical analysis instead of turning up their nose to us nerds that value objectivity instead of anecdotal subjective “evidence”.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:06 +0000

Ok, if Drew batted in 58 and only had the opportunity to bat in 75, he would be the greatest RBI guy of all time considering that the best of the best bat in the run in less than 20% of their opportunities. For a guy who claims to look at stats, you reveal an awful lack of knowledge about them. But never let the (easily reviewable) stats get in the way of blindly supporting anything Theo or one of your former teammates do (at least while said teammate is still a member of the Red Sox, after which, as we all know, you will rip them to shreds). Abreu, by the way, was tops this season among regular starters with 19.8%. Drew, on the other hand, brought in 13.8%, tied with Pedroia and George Kottaras, and above only Varitek and Ellsbury of the Red Sox starters, far behind Bay (18.7%), Victor Martinez (18.9%), and Kevin Youkilis (16.2%).

Comment on A Message from Holly Youngs Father… by Dani Ramsey

Dani Ramsey — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:54:42 +0000

My son (15) has Ewing’s Sarcoma. I need more help with research, and would like to be able to contact Holly Young’s father, or anyone else who might be able to help us. We have treated Micah naturally for 3 months and truly thought he was doing very well, but have recently come to the understanding that his tumor is the size of a football (located in the chest cavity). Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Nick

Nick — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:35:50 +0000

or I should say, a player’s performance with runners in scoring position.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Nick

Nick — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:35:18 +0000

“I think one of the more relevant statistics, and I think in the next five to six years it’s going to come into prominence, is RBIs per opportunities. There’s some guys that have driven in 110 runs and you can claim they had a horrific year, based on them driving in runs 35 percent of the time that they had runners in scoring position. You get guys in some offenses when literally half their at-bats in a season are with guys on second and third and less than two outs, and they should drive in 150 runs, and they end up driving in 102. And we say, ‘Oh, he had a good year – he drove in 102.’ But from an organizational standpoint, he failed far more than he succeeded.”

I’m having a tough time figuring out how this is different from RISP.

Comment on Curt Schilling talks Rush and Red Sox by Paul

Paul — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:58:13 +0000

The NFL decides who becomes an owner not the other way around.

All this blowhard (Rush Hudson Limbaugh A.KA. Jeff Christie) has to offer is his money and his opinions, (which in my opinion are on the fringes of racism, one mans opinion). There are many more groups biding for the Rams, not just his group. Lets face it there are more men with money (Marshall Faulk) that will gladly fill the slot and the Rams will win or lose depending on how well they work as a team and not on whether or not Rush is an owner.

As for Vick, well he is a player (he has talent not like you, Rush or I, unless you are a NFL player?) and he served his time and the NFL decided we live in the land of second chances, so why not (I personally don’t like it but, oh well). Life has never been fair (NEWS FLASH!)

Now as to the “Free Speech” argument, I guess many of you like myself heard Rush on Thursday “Almost in tears”, priceless. But the last couple of days he now is in his normal ranting and will continue until someone surpasses him, “Free Speech” continues, so what is being stifled, it simply is not true, of course, you may not have a radio, so you might want to get one.

http://www.chasingevil.org/2009/10/rush-limbaugh-in-his-own-words.html

PS – I am sure someone is working to put the tapes together maybe all you subscribers can help, since you are all about getting to the truth?

PPS- Beauty Pageant Judge – Now I understand why he lost the weight, to find a new wife, creepy.

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Alex

Alex — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:23:07 +0000

No mention of the two postseason home runs JD has hit off of Schilling?

Comment on Curt Joins the J.D. Drew Discussion by Jerry Weaver

Jerry Weaver — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:06:15 +0000

This is really good stuff. It is one thing when those of us on the sidelines analyze stats, but when a guy like Curt does it, you have to take it to heart. I hope Theo listens to Curt in making decision about the Sox.

Comment on Why C.B. Bucknor is not a good umpire by The Machine

The Machine — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:40:09 +0000

CB Bucknor is the Roy Munson of Umpires…And by that I mean his alleged fixing a games is becoming and embarrassment…Someone needs to investigate this guys credit STAT…If ever there was a time for federal wire tapping…

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by sdl1

sdl1 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:48:18 +0000

To me…once we got past the Yankees, I had a strong feeling The Curse was finally over.

But to be honest, with 2 outs in the 9th in game 4, I was still feeling some dread that SOMETHING was going to happen and that the Curse was going to rear it’s ugly head.

When Fuulke threw to Mientkiewicz to get Renteria at 1st…I just felt all my emotions coming out. I was just sitting there crying tears of joy.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Mat

Mat — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:36:56 +0000

Hey morons, if you were in his shoes (bloody or not) you would do the same thing. Curt deserves sharing with us the steps he had to take during those two weeks and I appreciate his comments. I mainly appreciate that he puts our Lord first ahead of everything else as without him he is nothing. I applaud you Curt and I applaud Wake and Timlin for always putting what is most important first and the rest ALWAYS falls right into place. That was a special time in Sox and baseball history and if there are jealous fans who don’t get it, that’s their problem. Keep sharing special moments like this one and keep up the good work both spiritually and otherwise.

God Bless!

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by JR

JR — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:31:25 +0000

Haters: There’s a little red ‘X’ up in the corner of your screen. Use it.

Curt: That game is still as amazing to me today as it was five years ago. Thanks for all you did for the Sox, and God Bless. We fans miss you!

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by AL5000

AL5000 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:30:58 +0000

Love the player, can’t stand when he opens his mouth sometimes. I’m sure his praying did the trick, as nobody from the other side was apparently making a futile attempt to appease the gods. puleeze.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by GeorgeAnderson

GeorgeAnderson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:30:52 +0000

The first and only time I every thought there might actually be a curse was when Curt got beat up in Game 1. I thought “No way. This guy is a certified Yankee killer and post season stud – this cant really be happening. Can it?”

Even if he had two healthy ankles this pitching performance is still on par with Papi’s walk offs, and Keith Foulke’s brilliant, dominant tournament.

Game 6 goes down as one of the top moments in Red Sox history – it’s the worst moment in Yankee history. As pathetic, ignorant, and spoiled as Yankee fans are – Curt is and always will be their Cryptonite.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Goody

Goody — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:07:27 +0000

You will always be at the forefront of a Sox fan’s mind when it comes to that season. No more words are needed. Thank God you were with us that season!!!

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Phillies Fan

Phillies Fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:50:20 +0000

God there’s a lot of $#$#@$ who comment here. If you guys don’t want to read Curt Schilling’s opinions, his memories, or anything else he damn well chooses to write about, then why come to the website?

That game has always blown my mind, and I’ve always admired the mental toughness behind it. Faith is as good an explanation as any, I’m just happy to have been able to watch such a performance.

At some point, Curt, would you mind giving us your thoughts on the upcoming world series? What do you think of Hamels’ struggles this year?

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Anne

Anne — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:54:59 +0000

Thanks for the memories, Curt, and for all you did.
I think it was in the second inning of that game when I knew you guys weren’t going to lose again.

And thanks for acknowledging what Foulke did. He’s the one player I’d like to meet and say “Thanks” to in person. 9th inning, one out, one on, pacing like a madwoman … and I was actually able to sit down and watch because it was Keith on the mound. But man, it was an eternity before he actually tossed that ball to first!

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by C.

C. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:22:29 +0000

Nice to read about an event that lives in the hearts of all Red Sox fans.
No matter your opinion of Schilling, can’t we enjoy the memories of 2004.

Personally, I love all that the players on that team did – THANKS for the MEMORIES

and GO RED SOX

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Bud

Bud — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:34:51 +0000

So in one sentence he couldn’t feel his foot because of an injection. In the next he says his foot felt like walking in the rain in your socks.

Which was it Curt? Can’t remember your own story anymore?

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Johnny BigLeagues

Johnny BigLeagues — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:24:16 +0000

The problem with the internet is that any ol’ %^$@%@#$% can post his or her comment/opinion on a subject, and most do it, unfortunately, while attempting to prove their comedic chops, or rather lack there-of.

The silliness of Schill’s Christ comments aside, there is no one – no matter how they feel about the guy’s personality – that can minimize the greatness of that performance. And to suggest that the blood on his sock was fake or some sort of stunt, shows a complete lack of understanding on how an injury like that behaves under stress.

Any Red Sox fan who takes shots at Schilling is no Red Sox fan at all. So go find another team if that’s the case. Your not wanted. We’ll promote a pink hat to full fan status, because even a pink hat has more credibility than a supposed Sox fan that belittles Schill’s effort in Game 6 of that 2004 ALCS.

Schilling has earned the right to write as much as he likes about that moment and that season, no matter how silly some of it comes off.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Red But Sock

Red But Sock — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:18:49 +0000

Dude. Really. Enough with the Christ crap. I’m sure he would be so concerned with what some guy wants who was making millions of dollars for doing what little kids do for fun.

“Can I just win this game Jesus?”

“Ahhh..hold on. I have some more pressing issues”

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Jimbo

Jimbo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:53:53 +0000

Curt,
A lot of stupid replies here. You delivered one of the gutsiest athletic performances of all time. Thanks!

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Kunal Shah

Kunal Shah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:01 +0000

You are still a loser who will hopefully learn the hard way that nobody likes you and we all wish you die.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by weyhvac

weyhvac — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:19:52 +0000

Hey before you haters go get ah new haih cut. It’s fact that this man had surgery on his ankle just in hopes to be able to pitch.I don’t know about you but I’m not exactly feeling 100% a day after surgery. Name one player that would even think about going through that and not just mailing it in calling it a season. I feel sorry that you nevr have and will never get to experience what we experienced in 2004.Curt thank you for the memories that you have given us.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by IGER

IGER — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:52:33 +0000

Interesting…I was sacrificing all manner of animals in Satan’s name that night. I’m pretty sure you owe that win to me and the Lord of Darkness. Also, rice.

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by SonOfAMoose

SonOfAMoose — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:30:54 +0000

the sock was a fake you moron

how come the blood didn’t spread throughout the game?!

that red sharpie you used should be in the HOF

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by YANKS4LIFE

YANKS4LIFE — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:29:18 +0000

Hold onto whatever you can BoSox fans….things are back to the way they should be in the AL East, thank God!

Comment on Remembering the ‘Bloody Sock’ Game, Five Years Later by Mike McC

Mike McC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:18:35 +0000

Search Curt Schillings house, garunteed somewhere in there you find a receipt from Halloween Adventure for costume blood capsules dated October 18, 2004. I know, I know..he probably threw the receipt out, not this guy…he’s that cocky. By the way, Theres no such thing as Red Sox nation…