Shaking in our non-bloody socks

Schilling says he's ready to face Yankees

Associated Press
Associated Press
Mar. 7, 2005 05:06 PM

INDIANAPOLIS - Curt Schilling gave up seven runs in six innings in a rehabilitation start for Boston's Triple-A Pawtucket farm team Thursday, then said he's ready to start for the Red Sox next week against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.

"I felt great," he said. "Going into today, I wanted to get mentally ready. I stretched it out. No fatigue. I felt strong. I'm going to go out and compete against the Yankees on Wednesday. I'll be ready."

The World Series MVP, recovering from offseason ankle surgery, allowed 11 hits, including two solo homers, a triple and a double. He struck out six and walked none, throwing 77 of 104 pitches for strikes in a 7-5 loss to the Indianapolis Indians.

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Talk about intimidation factor! I think having Vasquez pitch against us would inspire more fear. This is like getting a 820 on a practice SAT the night before and then exhaling and saying, Ok, this is good, this is good. I'm totally prepared for tomorrow morning.