Sen. Curt Schilling?
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Yup, ex-Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is apparently interested in running for the U.S. Senate seat that is vacant in Massachusetts after the death of Edward M. Kennedy.
According to a Boston Globe report, Schilling might be a candidate. If he runs, he will presumably do so as a Republican -- Schilling has stumped for George W. Bush and John McCain in their presidential campaigns. [Updated at 1:30 p.m.: The Globe based its report on a phone interview by New England Cable News.]
If Schilling does go on the ballot, it will be the political equivalent of a change-up, because that Senate seat in Massachusetts has been held by Democrats since John F. Kennedy was elected to it in 1952.
Schilling, 42, retired last year after arm problems with a 216-146 lifetime record in the regular season. But as Angels fans know, Schilling shined in postseason, with an overall 11-2 record.
And if Schilling needs to jump-start his Senate campaign, he should be able to find some cash. According to baseball-reference.com, he earned $114 million in his career.
-- Barry Stavro
