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

My father helped me become a ballplayer and take the good with the bad.

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.

I don't feel any pressure. I just try to stay calm, follow my game plan, and try not to get overthrown.

If you can get an out on one pitch, take it. Let the strikeouts come on the outstanding pitches. Winning is the big thing. If you throw a lot of pitches, before you know it, your arm is gone.

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.

One of the nicest satisfactions you can have is to be able to give something back to your parents when they've given so much to you.