I just came upon this thread. I have to admit this idea for Schilling doesn't seem that far-fetched to me. Yes, at the time of my posting this in the last day of July 2007, the Bosox are still far ahead in their division. The idea may not be just to make Foulke mad; even though it has. It might be a career- extending move for Schilling. Its not without precedence; as both Dennis Eckersly and John Smoltz were originally starters who moved into the bullpen in the closer roll- and excelled at it.
John Smoltz returned to a starter role, but it is so obvious to me that at this stage of his career, he would best be served back as a closer. In last season as well as this season, Atlanta has an exorbitant amount of blown saves.
I think Schilling has lost some of the snap from his pitches-that comes from wear and tear over time- but he still has movement on his pitches. I could see this move being made; Foulke's attitude notwithstanding.