Schilling to have MRI.

kcxiv · 06-19-2007, 07:30 PM

ESPN - Schilling to have MRI on shoulder after struggling - MLB

Red Sox send Schilling for MRI on shoulder

Associated Press

Updated: June 19, 2007, 6:48 PM ET

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ATLANTA -- After getting roughed up in two straight starts, Red Sox starter Curt Schilling was sent back to Boston on Tuesday to get an MRI exam on his right shoulder.

Curt Schilling
Schilling

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2007 Season Stats GM W L BB K ERA
15 6 4 19 71 4.20

Schilling nearly pitched a no-hitter at Oakland on June 7, giving up a two-out single to Shannon Stewart in the ninth inning.

But the 40-year-old right-hander hasn't looked the same in his last two outings, surrendering 11 earned runs and 19 hits in 9 1/3 innings. He was hit hard Monday night by the Atlanta Braves, who said Schilling lacked his usual velocity in a 9-4 loss.

Taking no chances, the first-place Red Sox sent Schilling (6-4) back to Boston to get checked out by the team's medical director, Dr. Thomas J. Gill.

"The ball didn't come out of his hand too well," manager Terry Francona said. "He didn't complain of pain or anything. The ball just wasn't coming out."

Schilling, 14th on the career strikeout list with 3,086, failed to fan anyone Monday night -- the first time that's happened in one of his starts since 1993.

"It's embarrassing," Schilling said. "I never gave us a chance. You want to walk around the room and apologize to everybody. Your manager, your teammates, fans. There's no excuse for a game like that."

The Braves got 10 hits off Schilling in 4 1/3 innings, his second-shortest start this season. He was lifted after Brian McCann hit a three-run homer.

"He was just having trouble getting loose," Francona said before Tuesday night's game at Turner Field. "With all the humidity last night, you would have thought it would be easy to get loose."

Schilling has endured a string of injuries during his 17-year career, including shoulder problems that required surgery after the 1999 season.

The Red Sox, trying to preserve an eight-game AL East lead over the surging New York Yankees, can hardly afford to lose a key member of their solid rotation, which also includes Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield.

"When the ball comes out like it did, you have to check," Francona said. "I was kind of squirming the whole game. Because he knows how to pitch, it was an uncomfortable feeling for me."

Schilling had trouble reaching 90 mph with his fastball.

"He wasn't throwing 92, 93 like he normally does," said McCann, who also touched Schilling for a run-scoring double. "He was throwing a lot more splits and curves and cutters than the scouting report says."

Francona was troubled by the way Schilling acted in the dugout.

"They don't always have to tell you," the manager said. "His body language between innings was a little different than normal."

The Red Sox haven't decided whether Schilling will make his next scheduled start.

"He's not a position player," Francona said. "He doesn't have to play today, so it makes sense to send him back to Boston, let him get looked at."

... If something is seriously wrong with his arm, at his age, it may be time to just call it a career in baseball.

Akileese · 06-20-2007, 08:46 AM

His shoulder is apparently ok with no structural damage. Maybe he just needs a day off.

Blumpster · 06-20-2007, 10:08 AM

He's just in a torpor. Pitching a couple of slow games while he heals up. Eventually he'll be able to spare enough juice to Focus and all will be well.

Lenardo · 06-21-2007, 10:38 AM

15 day DL for him... so he is going to miss 2-3 starts

bets on them recalling the feel good story of the year for his first start of the season in seattle--John Lester.

Burkex · 06-21-2007, 10:44 AM

He totally blew out his arm in that attempted no hitter game. He can only pitch like 7 innings at his age anymore than that and he is hurting his arm. He was pitching like Kostner in For Love of The Game, and in the 9th was trying to throw gas when he had nothing left and thus hurt his arm. It was the same shit that happened to Pedro Martinez after that all star game in Fenway when he absolutely owned the first 6 batters, but the next games he sucked and then went on the DL, he too blew out his arm. After shillings no hitter attempt the same thing happened, the next 2 starts you can see that he didn't have any gas left and couldn't really break 90 MHP on with his fastball, (pitching an 84 MHP fastball in MLB is weaksauce). So he needs rest and he should be good again. It happens to all older pitchers, they throw out their arms in a really good game.

06-19-2007, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
kcxiv Thizzelle Washington Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Valley, Cali Posts: 3,018 -3 Internets	Schilling to have MRI. ESPN - Schilling to have MRI on shoulder after struggling - MLB Red Sox send Schilling for MRI on shoulder Associated Press Updated: June 19, 2007, 6:48 PM ET * Comment * Email * Print ATLANTA -- After getting roughed up in two straight starts, Red Sox starter Curt Schilling was sent back to Boston on Tuesday to get an MRI exam on his right shoulder. Curt Schilling Schilling Starting Pitcher Boston Red Sox Profile 2007 Season Stats GM W L BB K ERA 15 6 4 19 71 4.20 Schilling nearly pitched a no-hitter at Oakland on June 7, giving up a two-out single to Shannon Stewart in the ninth inning. But the 40-year-old right-hander hasn't looked the same in his last two outings, surrendering 11 earned runs and 19 hits in 9 1/3 innings. He was hit hard Monday night by the Atlanta Braves, who said Schilling lacked his usual velocity in a 9-4 loss. Taking no chances, the first-place Red Sox sent Schilling (6-4) back to Boston to get checked out by the team's medical director, Dr. Thomas J. Gill. "The ball didn't come out of his hand too well," manager Terry Francona said. "He didn't complain of pain or anything. The ball just wasn't coming out." Schilling, 14th on the career strikeout list with 3,086, failed to fan anyone Monday night -- the first time that's happened in one of his starts since 1993. "It's embarrassing," Schilling said. "I never gave us a chance. You want to walk around the room and apologize to everybody. Your manager, your teammates, fans. There's no excuse for a game like that." The Braves got 10 hits off Schilling in 4 1/3 innings, his second-shortest start this season. He was lifted after Brian McCann hit a three-run homer. "He was just having trouble getting loose," Francona said before Tuesday night's game at Turner Field. "With all the humidity last night, you would have thought it would be easy to get loose." Schilling has endured a string of injuries during his 17-year career, including shoulder problems that required surgery after the 1999 season. The Red Sox, trying to preserve an eight-game AL East lead over the surging New York Yankees, can hardly afford to lose a key member of their solid rotation, which also includes Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield. "When the ball comes out like it did, you have to check," Francona said. "I was kind of squirming the whole game. Because he knows how to pitch, it was an uncomfortable feeling for me." Schilling had trouble reaching 90 mph with his fastball. "He wasn't throwing 92, 93 like he normally does," said McCann, who also touched Schilling for a run-scoring double. "He was throwing a lot more splits and curves and cutters than the scouting report says." Francona was troubled by the way Schilling acted in the dugout. "They don't always have to tell you," the manager said. "His body language between innings was a little different than normal." The Red Sox haven't decided whether Schilling will make his next scheduled start. "He's not a position player," Francona said. "He doesn't have to play today, so it makes sense to send him back to Boston, let him get looked at." ... If something is seriously wrong with his arm, at his age, it may be time to just call it a career in baseball. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72HNX6bJ2ag www.halcyonaffinity.org

06-21-2007, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Burkex It's Lord of the Flies time. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,289 -19 Internets	He totally blew out his arm in that attempted no hitter game. He can only pitch like 7 innings at his age anymore than that and he is hurting his arm. He was pitching like Kostner in For Love of The Game, and in the 9th was trying to throw gas when he had nothing left and thus hurt his arm. It was the same shit that happened to Pedro Martinez after that all star game in Fenway when he absolutely owned the first 6 batters, but the next games he sucked and then went on the DL, he too blew out his arm. After shillings no hitter attempt the same thing happened, the next 2 starts you can see that he didn't have any gas left and couldn't really break 90 MHP on with his fastball, (pitching an 84 MHP fastball in MLB is weaksauce). So he needs rest and he should be good again. It happens to all older pitchers, they throw out their arms in a really good game. __________________ "If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love." My favorite comment (-1): "Your posts make me want to gouge my own eyes out."

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06-20-2007, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blumpster . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,583 -1 Internets	He's just in a torpor. Pitching a couple of slow games while he heals up. Eventually he'll be able to spare enough juice to Focus and all will be well.

06-21-2007, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lenardo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,143 +5 Internets	15 day DL for him... so he is going to miss 2-3 starts bets on them recalling the feel good story of the year for his first start of the season in seattle--John Lester.