Neither general manager Theo Epstein nor manager Terry Francona knows exactly what to expect tonight, when Curt Schilling makes his first start since April 23. But, both acknowledged yesterday, the team cannot afford to wait any longer to find out what the erstwhile ace has to offer. (Full article: 1345 words)

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