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November 30, 2006

Schilling, on radio, defends J.D. Drew

Curt Schilling today passionately defended the Red Sox' expected signing of free agent outfielder J.D. Drew, whose potential acquisition has been criticized in both fan and media circles.

Appearing on WEEI Radio's "Dennis and Callahan Show," Schilling called Drew "a five-tool player . . . the likes of which have rarely been seen [in Boston]." Drew is thought by some to be too injury-prone and laid-back to succeed in a passionate market such as Boston, but Schilling said a player's outward demeanor wasn't a true measuring stick of his talent or desire. He compared Drew in that regard to Eddie Murray, a Hall of Fame first baseman who also was quiet and, as a result, whose dedication to the game was sometimes questioned.

Schilling made his comments because he said he was troubled by a growing public outcry -- mostly on sports-talk radio -- that was condemning Drew before he arrived.

More on this story later in the day.

-- Art Martone

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 10:49 AM | Permalink

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