Schilling's Rehab, Lugo Surprise!

I’d try to do some sort of lame Amy Winehouse “Rehab” intro for the story with Curt Schilling, but I hate Amy Winehouse and her music so I’ll spare you. Today Red Sox brass met with the injured vet regarding which path would be the best for him to take. Someone who encompasses vast amounts of reason informed him that rehabbing and coming back for what should be his last hurrah with Boston is the best way for him to go. I’m of the mind that Schil rehab and try to work himself into the rotation around the All-Star break. How realistic is this? Probably not very.

There was some speculation of ill will between the two camps as the six time All-Star did sign a new one year deal worth $8 million last November. This was quickly quieted when the players and media converged on Fort Myers, Florida, site of the Red Sox Spring Training facility. John Henry was quoted as saying he didn’t feel duped by Schilling. Likewise Schil said he didn’t feel forced into something other than season ending shoulder surgery. All I can say is that I hope they don’t think they can rely on Julian Tavarez filling the hole. When he showed up to camp the possibility was news to him. He didn’t even know he was considered for the fifth spot. I don’t know if I should respect him for not paying attention to the media, or disgusted because he seems to constantly have his head in the sand. I hope they stop babying Clay Buchholz and let him actually compete for the fifth spot in the ro’.

This past weekend the Sox signed SS Julio Lugo to a four year $36 million deal. I’m not a huge fan of the idea of Lugo hanging around for that long as he’s only batted of .300 one time in his career. Of course, it’s not a forgone conclusion that he can’t have a few seasons up around .280 or .290 with a few more steals than his career average.

My problem is that with the obvious issues with Schilling, who spent time on the 60 day DL last season and will sit for at least the first half this year and not playing, why they didn’t feel the need to go out and try and pick someone up at least for the first half of the year. I heard rumors of Barolo Colon, which is incredibly stupid given that his fat ass hasn’t done anything on the mound in the past two or three seasons. With Buchholz, Kyle Snyder and yes, Tavarez they should be able to weather the storm.

Just a quick ending tidbit...I've heard rumors of the Sox going after Cleveland Indians ace C.C. Sabathia now that this season could be his last in the Forest City. My take? Stop, just stop it. I give it about a 5% chance the Sox even think about going after him. Why? I don't think the Sox are looking to secure another starting pitcher with a bloated salary. Simple as that. Right now with Beckett and Dice-K the Sox are going to turn to their farm system to produce the next wave of young talent.