Not looking good for Schilling, but maybe Pettitte

Phillies fans hopes to have their prodigal son return to the club are slowly being dashed. We’re talking about Curt Schilling here, and he’s talking about returning to the Red Sox next season on his blog.

Talks with the Red Sox are moving. Theo and I have spoken multiple times daily over the past week and given the current situation I am feeling very confident that we will be able to finalize a 1 year contract to allow us a chance to finish our career as members of the Red Sox organization.

There are some things to iron out and details that must be finalized for both sides but barring something unforseen or outrageously odd happening I feel very comfortable that I will finish my career here.

Although I never really thought he would come back to Philly, I think it would’ve been an unwise use of starting pitching money for the Phillies to try and sign Schill. The Phils need someone for more than a single season. They need to give an Adam Eaton-contract to someone that can perform to it’s standards.

One guy I think that would be worth pursuing is Andy Pettitte. Although that would add another lefty to the rotation, just imagine how much better Cole Hamels would be (in the playoffs) with the all-time leader in World Series victories as a mentor. I mention Pettitte today, mostly because news broke that he is opting-out of his $16 million contract with the Yankees for next season

. Most signs are pointing to him either returning to the Yankees under a different deal or simply retiring. It would cost the Phils a lot to lure the 35-year old south, but it might be worth an offer to at least show the public they are at least trying.