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The Schillings and Asperger’s Syndrome

Shonda Schilling, the wife of former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling, has come out with a book.  And unlike most books penned by former athletes or their wives, this one has peaked my interest.  It’s called The Best Kind of Different: Our Family’s Journey’s with Asperger’s Syndrome. 

One of the Shillings’ sons has Asperger’s Syndrome, a type of high-functioning autism.  The book is written mostly by Shonda with help from Curt (he also wrote the foreword).  There’s a lot I could tell you personally about AS but if you’re interested, read the book.  I had the chance to listen to an interview with both Schillings on March 26th’s episode of ESPN’s Baseball Today where they spoke about their challenges and joys of raising an AS kid. 

The Baseball Today interview did around to baseball, by the way.  Curt Schilling does NOT miss baseball though he did take part in a fantasy league for the first time (he says he won the league “against some media types”. 

Bet that made him feel good.

Cubs News Bits

-Curt Schilling says he’s not sure he’s coming back but if does, the Cubs are on his short list.

-“I’m going to strike him out.  I’m going to try. He’ll be the enemy out there.”   Marmol said this with a smile about Geovany Soto.  The two of them may face each other in the World Baseball Classic.

-Carlos Zambrano pitched a near perfect two innings Monday in his first appearance in 2009.  Big Z only sin was giving up a walk and he struck out three.  Lou Piniella is still debating the Opening Day starter issue, though.  It’s ok, Lou.  You still have about a month.

-Finally, Lou Piniella supports Carlos Marmol’s decision to attend the WBC.

“It’s an honor to represent your country.  He’s here competing for a job, and he was a little concerned. I said, ‘Lay your fears to rest. We’ll let you compete for that job when you get back and we’ll make a decision then.’ No decision will be made without Marmol being here.”  

Now, just stay healthy, Carlos.