The key to pitching is to have the ability to throw a strike when they're taking and throw a ball when the hitter is swinging.

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 don't care if we're out of it or not, if I've got a chance to pitch, I want to.

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

The best pitchers have a short term memory and a bullet proof confidence.

Oh, poor me (jokingly, after being told that Randy Johnson & Pedro Martinez would make more in 2003 than he would). What do I do now? I guess I'll have to get a second job.

Regardless of where you're pitching, regardless of what goes on before or after your game, you still have to be ready.