"It's b****** what he did" - Former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe rips Curt Schilling for revealing Tim Wakefield's cancer diagnosis

Few players have seen their reputation taken as much of a hit post-retirement as much as Curt Schilling. The once-beloved Boston Red Sox pitcher has seen himself become one of the most polarizing MLB figures in recent years. There are many reasons why Schilling has upset fans, analysts and former teammates, yet one of the most notorious came this past year.

The polarizing former All-Star and three-time World Series MVP saw his status among Boston Red Sox fans and players take a hit after announcing on a podcast that Tim Wakefield had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

"By revealing Tim Wakefield's illness, Curt Schilling crossed a line. That's nothing new. @CRedRojo spoke to 29 former teammates, opponents, media members and baseball sources to explain how the World Series hero made himself a pariah. @themessenger" - @JonScher

The decision by Schilling came only days before Tim Wakefield died from the illness. One of the main reasons why Schilling faced such as backlash is the fact that Tim Wakefield and his family were trying to keep the matter private, and this was not his news to reveal.

One of his former teammates, Derek Lowe, spoke out on the matter and was furious with the situation.

"It's bullsh*t, what he did," Lowe told Sean McAdam of Mass Live. "I knew a lot. Golfed with Wake, knew the whole story. Understanding what they wanted out as a family, and you do that? It’s just bullsh*t."

It remains to be seen if Schilling will ever be forgiven by the former Boston Red Sox players, fans and organizational members, who were left furious by the Wakefield cancer revelation.

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Curt Schilling will not be present for the Boston Red Sox 2004 celebration

The polarizing former World Series hero will reportedly not be on hand for Tuesday night's celebration of the 2004 Boston Red Sox.

It's something that Derek Lowe believes is the best option for everyone involved. Many believe Schilling is not well-liked by his former teammates, and many are angry about the Wakefield revelation.

Another interesting point of discussion regarding Curt Schilling is why he wasn't enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He has a good resume, but many think his remarks have cost him a spot in Cooperstown.