I've learned over the years that it doesn't matter where you pitch in the rotation. For me, preparation is everything.

You've never seen Manhattan 'til you've flown right up the East River. It's beautiful.

I may not be in the weight room as much as some guys, but I get my work done.

I made a lot of good friends in Philadelphia and the last thing that I would want to do is dog anyone in that clubhouse. If I made it sound like that, it was a mistake.

The flying? I'm not worried about it. I'm safe up there. I feel very comfortable with my abilities flying an airplane.

You can go up in the air and everything is gone. You know, you don't think about baseball. You don't think about anything. It's just something that takes you away from everyday life. I love being in a plane and looking down to see traffic on the freeway.

On the days I'm pitching, it's almost a coin flip as to know if the guys behind me are going to be there to play 100%.