Schilling: Senate campaign chance ’slim to none’

BOSTON — Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling says the chances of him running to replace Democrat Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate are “slim to none” but he will not rule it out.

The World Series champion told WEEI-AM on Thursday he retired in March to spare his family the downside of the public spotlight. He has also invested millions in his fledgling video-gaming business.

Yet, he said, Massachusetts has “one of the most corrupt, laughable political scenes” and needs fresh political blood.

Schilling he’s never held office but also has no ties to special interests.

Kennedy died last week at age 77. A special election will be Jan. 19.

Schilling has campaigned for Republicans but would have to run as an independent because his voter status is “unenrolled.”