That first year in Chicago was one of the most memorable in my career. Getting traded rejuvenated me, and I had something to prove. I wanted to show them what I could do

When I started finishing games and coming off the field shaking hands, it was a beautiful thing. I mean, you start seeing that you're an important part of the team.

But through experience I learned to control my body and locate the ball.

Sooner or later you learn that you belong in the big leagues, and that makes you calm down

I was in good control of my body, and I kept my head still.

When I first came up, the bullpen was pretty much where they put the guys who couldn't start.

I can't recall too much about pitching, but I do remember that I was anxious to get it over with. I just wanted to get that first game over with and go from there.