Nov 06, 2007 2:38 AM EST

Curt Schilling and the Red Sox are making progress toward a contract that would allow him to remain with the World Series champions.

While the sides have not yet reached an agreement, talks have gained momentum and it is possible an agreement could be reached within a few days, a person familiar with the talks said Monday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because a deal had not yet been struck.

The progress in the negotiations was first reported by the Boston Herald on its Web site.

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein declined comment.

Via AP