Schilling to the DL

Not a big surprise. I think this is more of a precautionary move by the Sox to give Schilling some time off and let him rest up. After all, he is 40 and could use a rest.
So this sets up the rotation pretty nicely, with Beckett to pitch Sunday vs. the Padres and Tavarez to throw again on Monday vs. the Mariners.
All signs point to John Lester getting the call from Pawtucket. Lester is 1-3 2.49 ERA for Pawtucket in nine starts. I think the Sox should give him his shot now. They would be foolish not to.

Red Sox Nation breaths a sigh of relief...for now.

Shilling's MRI was clear, but I don't think he's out of the woods yet. He's looked awfull his last two starts. His inconsistencies, like his recent starts, is the reason why the Red Sox brass didn't offer him an extension. I think we may be seeing the beginning of the end Sox fans.

Make room for Lester.