Schilling closer to a deal with Sox

ORLANDO - A deal that would keep Curt Schilling in a Red Sox uniform could be completed as early as Tuesday.

Theo Epstein said early Monday night that deals for both Curt Schilling and Mike Lowell were moving forward, but would not specify how close they were.

According to multiple sources with knowledge of the deal, Schilling is expected to work out the final details of a deal sometime Tuesday and stay with the Red Sox for at least another year. The deal could contain some incentives, but it's definitely one that's team-friendly and one was which described by one source "he could have gotten a lot more in the open market, but it looks like he really wanted to stay in Boston."

Schilling also wrote moments ago in his blog that talks with the Sox are moving along:

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.