Curt Schilling is facing some backlash after he shared personal news about one of his former teammates.
On the latest episode of his “The Curt Schilling Baseball Show” podcast, Schilling revealed that fellow former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield and Wakefield’s wife Stacy are both battling cancer. Schilling admitted that Wakefield may not want the news out there, but the six-time MLB All-Star said he wanted to ask for prayers for Wakefield’s family.
“Tim’s wife Stacy, who is one of the sweetest women you will ever meet, is very sick with pancreatic cancer,” Schilling said. “My wife has talked with her and they’re communicating and going through an incredibly difficult time with Stacy. I wanted them to know we’re obviously thinking about them and praying for her. But recently, Tim was diagnosed with a very serious and very aggressive form of brain cancer. … The situation in Tim’s case is incredibly serious. He went in and had surgery.”
Many felt that the information was not Schilling’s to share. Catherine Varitek, who is married to former Red Sox catcher and captain Jason Varitek, blasted Schilling on Thursday.
“F– you Curt Schilling, that wasn’t your place!” Catherine wrote on X (edited by LBS for profanity).
Schilling, Wakefield and Varitek all won two World Series championships together with the Red Sox (2004 and 2007). Schilling has a reputation for saying whatever is on his mind without considering the repercussions, which is why he has fallen out of favor with the Red Sox.
In this case, Schilling admitted that he did not have permission from Wakefield to share the news. Catherine Varitek is probably not the only person associated with the Red Sox who is upset about it.
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