Curt Schilling (R-Mass./Ariz.) has to learn collegiality if he, as some presume, decides to pursue a career as a United States Senator someday.

Before this morning's game, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) presented Army PFC Sean Bannon of Somerville, Mass. with the Purple Heart. Bannon tossed out the ceremonial first pitch to Schilling.

Schilling joined Kerry and Bannon in front of the mound for the medal presentation and shook Bannon's hand, then ignored Kerry's outstretched hand, leaving the senator to pat Schilling on the arm.

After the pitch, Schilling shook hands again with Bannon and gave Kerry a perfunctory handshake before scurrying back into the dugout and his spot on the 60-day disabled list.

 - Alan Greenwood

He may have had a short day Sunday, thanks to his second-inning ejection, but Manny Ramirez will still get his scheduled day off today. 

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