What has benefited me the most is learning I can't control what happens outside of my pitching.

I could probably throw harder if I wanted, but why? When they're in a jam, a lot of pitchers...try to throw harder. Me, I try to locate better.

I try to do two things: locate my fastball and change speeds. That's it. I try to keep as simple as possible. I just throw my fastball (to) both sides of the plate and change speed every now and then. There is no special food or anything like that, I just try to make quality pitches and try to be prepared each time I go out there.

I daydream just like everybody else. I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention.

If you are content with yourself, you'll stop taking those little steps forward and begin taking big steps backward.

I was under the impression I had signed a three-year contract. I want to be back. I expect to be back. I will be back.

People judge too much by results. I'm just the opposite. I care about more than results. I'd rather make a good pitch and give up a bloop single than make a bad pitch and get an out.