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 refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence.

I need to have perspective. That's one of the big things former players told me, to not try to live up to anything, just live up to yourself.

I view my pitching on how confident I was out there, period. And if I lose that confidence, I can become a prisoner of my own mind.

I'm so secure in myself I couldn't care less what people think of me.

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

The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.