Chances are the doc knows what works and what doesn’t. So why is the pitcher going against an informed medical opinion?

Schilling says he has “no choice” but to opt for rehab over surgery.  If he doesn’t, the Red Sox could void his $8M contract . . . and he knows if he doesn’t pitch this season, he may never pitch again.

The 41-year-old, who opened up about his shoulder condition on his blog several weeks ago, wants to make the best of his most-likely swan song season in 2008.

Man, we like Schill. This whole thing is such a bummer we can’t even find anything snarky to say about it.

No about Schilling, anyway. We can point you to this funny post about the general cluelessness of Julian Tavarez, a contender to replace Schilling in the rotation. (And while we’re at it, can someone please show that guy the wonders of exfoliation? Seriously, Tavarez has the worst skin in the MLB.)

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Schilling Goes Against Doctor’s Orders