They developed a platform for me to put up another 12 years, and that was my ticket to Cooperstown. Those were the best years of my life. It was like magic.
But through experience I learned to control my body and locate the ball.
I was in good control of my body, and I kept my head still.
I always had the attitude that I wanted to throw a no-hitter every game.
When I first came up, the bullpen was pretty much where they put the guys who couldn't start.
I had never been to the playoffs, and it was exciting. The fans went through the roof. They were excited about the whole team. It was great to be traded to a city like Chicago, which was a lot like Boston.