I’m well on the record defending Matt Harvey. Overall, in my opinion, unless you’ve been in his shoes, how can you properly judge him for ignoring a doctor’s advice and risk everything?  Personally, I know my father and I ignored doctor’s advice and went to work. We’re both idiots, and we’re both on Harvey’s side. 

However, there is a person with real credibility on the issue, who has taken umbridge with Harvey. That’s Curt Schilling, who said:

This entire episode with Harvey and innings and pitch counts is a joke. It's now the story instead of this teams run up to a WS.

— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) September 21, 2015

Because of a well earned suspension and the rise of Jessica Mendoza, Schilling took to Twitter with his comments rather than being able to offer them on Sunday Night Baseball. It’s a shame because Schilling saying these comments on live TV would’ve been interesting, especially since he’s got credibility on the issue:

  
The “Bloody Sock Game.”  Schilling risked his career to get the Red Sox to the World Series. The man literally had his tendon sewn into place so he could pitch. Then, he did it again in the World Series. If anyone can talk about risking your career for your team, it’s Schilling. I’m not going to parse out that Schilling did it in the playoffs after getting his money while Harvey still has a career to consider. The fact is Schilling did it. 

Instead, we get John Kruk criticizing Harvey. The same Kruk who retired mid-game due to injuries. He got his hit, was taken out of the game, and he drove home before the game was finished. 

So while I disagree with Schilling’s take, I respect his opinion. It would’ve made the broadcast last night better.