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Schilling Wants To Play For Cubs Or Rays
"Absolutely I'll come back," said Schilling, who has helped lead the Diamondbacks to their first title and the Red Sox to their first in 86 years. "The challenge would be in a place like Tampa Bay or Chicago," he continued. He added that he'll make a decision within a couple of weeks. Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Owner: Rays No Longer Have Payroll Flexibility
"In past talks I've had in spring training, I've responded and said we'll have that flexibility. We don't have that flexibility now," Sternberg said. Tampa Bay's payroll is roughly $61 million, up nearly 50% from last year's number ($43M) on Opening Day. "At some point, you put your back to the wall, and I think that's where we are right now. We, quite frankly, can't really afford what we've got on the field this year. At least we were able to spend the money on a lot of value, we think, and pieces that will give us the opportunity to grow the franchise over the long haul, that gives us the best opportunity for success this year. This was one where somewhat of my competitiveness came out in this. I think we have a real opportunity to win. "It doesn't leave us any flexibility, but if you come around to June or July, the answer might be a little different." Tampa Bay Rays Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Percival's Restored '55 Ford Truck StolenTroy Percival found out on Friday someone broke into his Riverside home and stole the TVs, his golf clubs and a 1955 Ford truck he spent three years restoring. "They're going to have to sell it for pieces because everyone knows what it looks like," he said. Tampa Bay Rays Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rays Feb 2009 Archive
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Curt Schilling said on Saturday that he'd like to pitch for the Cubs, or a team that has never won a World Series title.
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg likes the job the team did retooling over the winter, but warns that they don't have the flexibility to make any more changes.