Comments on: But seriously, folks

By: V06

V06 — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:25:21 +0000

Schilling and Shaughnessy… what a battle of wits this appears to be… a cage-match if you will. I weigh each man by a simple test.. who would I drink beer with? Indeed I would deign to toss down a few pints w/ good ol’ Schill (and listen to him pontificate muy ad naseum) if only he were to pay the full bar tab, but I shouldn’t agree to be in the presence of the CHB for even one tasty sip of “Milwaukee’s Best”.

While I think Dan Shaughnessy can often times be an entertaining read, it usually is when he is writing about Larry Bird & the Boston Celtics circa 1980’s. Has the man ever, just once on film, cracked a smile that was not smug and carried no negativity or self-consciousness with it… I’m not asking for a David Ortiz-the Heavens-just-opened-up-and-Jesus-looked-at-you smile…. just a smile that was genuinely playful and even self-deprecating.

I fear that even in private, away from the typewriter, Dan Shaughnessy isn’t a good guy who’d you share a few beers and wings with while shootin’ the shit. And THAT is the saddest reference of ‘em all.

Seth M, I ask you to dispassionately describe to these humble readers who Dan Shaughnessy really is behind the scenes once and for all. Is he CHB or just misunderstood?

By: Ogie Oglethorpe

Ogie Oglethorpe — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:55:57 +0000

Call Schilling what you want. Agree or disagree with him but you have to give him credit for “telling it like it is”. He is the first person to speak up but he also is there to take the blame if it is warranted. Personally, I think he appears on WEEI in order to dispell the Ministers of Disinformation. He handles the media in this town like Parecells and Larry Bird did during their stints here. Straight talk and calls them out on certain issues. I hope the the Sox reup him for another season whether or not he is at full strength because I think he will have a positive impact on the young pitchers that the Sox are trying to work into the team.

By: Ogie Oglethorpe

Ogie Oglethorpe — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:35:51 +0000

I find it interesting how Damon has been celebrated for being a shameless self-promoter and Schilling is vilified for it. Damon by the way almost single-handedly lost the 2004 ALCS for the Sox.

By: tmurph13

tmurph13 — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:56:34 +0000

Thank God I live 3000 miles and another continent away from EEI-ville. How much does anyone want to wager with me that on the 1st of May Curt’s contract situation for 2008 will not be an issue? Another stupidly overblown little Red Sox drama.

By: tinisoli

tinisoli — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:27:01 +0000

I suspect Schilling regards his appearances on WEEI (or on presidential campaigns) as necessary for getting the “truth” out, or some such messianic nonsense. It’s as though whenever he opens his mouth he is simply correcting a misconception or setting the record straight. (Can you imagine how much we’d have to see of him if he were to run for political office, when he’d feel compelled to talk about EVERYTHING? Yikes.) If his contract request were going to leak out anyways, why not let that happen and then simply field reporters’ questions with minimal, cliche-infested language?

What an ass.

By: HFXBOB

HFXBOB — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:00:20 +0000

Shaughnessy and Schilling: what a classic pairing. Two names that will forever be linked to the Curse and the Reverse. Hey, wasn’t it just a couple of weeks ago (Jan. 16) that Seth was lamenting the fact that there wasn’t much going in Red Sox land?

Schilling can certainly be criticized for some seemingly disingenuous remarks. On the other hand some of what he said to Shaughnessy about negativity and vendettas is pretty hard to deny. Maybe Schill should be given more credit for the fact that his request of one more year at $13 million is quite reasonable, especially considering it’s about $9 million less than what another 40-plus pitcher will be offered this year.

Or at least give him credit for ensuring that things with the Sox don’t stay boring for more than a week or two.

By: sharrock

sharrock — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:19:02 +0000

What is particularly striking to me is that if Boston did not have the media coverage that it does, Curt would have never put on a Red Sox uniform. One of the biggest attractions for him (coming from AZ) was the escalated situation in Boston. He has courted it, used it, and benefited from it the entire time. Hey, its not a terrible thing that he took advantage of the scenario…. but its far too late for him to now pull a U-Turn.