I think I'm aware of what goes on in my mind more than some guys, and for that reason I fight more battles.

I do look forward to keeping in touch with the guys because we'll always be connected in people's minds.

I'm not trying to be cocky, but I set such a high standard for myself. I'm not happy when I pitch seven innings and give up two runs and get a win.

I looked up to my father when I was 7 and 8. I believed it was my calling to be in the big leagues. I'd been raised by a family that always told me I could do anything I wanted.

I hadn't focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.

You can be born into a musical family and have an ear for music but being technically gifted, be it playing an instrument or songwriting, takes years to get good at. So for me, I'm excited to start over, and yeah, I have a few talents I can build off of. But I see this as a long process; it's a marathon.

When I'm doing well, it's like I'm in a nice little ballet. Everything is going slow all around me. It's very peaceful.