Plus, when you get in tough situations, like the bases loaded and nobody out, you never give in.

My first year in baseball, there were only one or two reporters. My second year, I got to the Triple-A playoffs, there were four or five. When I came up in 1984, I never saw so many people.

The day I pitched, I would drink either 'cause I was celebrating or I lost and couldn't sleep.

I figured that pitchers had a better chance of getting drafted than fielders, so I decided I should be a pitcher. But I never expected to be picked in the first round. I wasn't even sure I'd get picked at all.

I'm glad I don't have to face that guy (Don Mattingly) every day. He has that look that few hitters have. I don't know if it's his stance, his eyes or what, but you can tell he means business.

I love the fans and I appreciate how much they care for me.

You got the ball in your hands and you're in command, and if you get your good pitch where you want it, nobody's gonna hit you.