When you hear from other players and they're telling you you're the best pitcher in baseball, that makes you feel really good.

We're proud of Venezuela and Venezuelan baseball. People in America don't realize it, but we've got 25, 30 million people here, and so many of us love baseball. This is a great place to look for talent.

In the future, I want to be consistent from Day 1. We're still making adjustments. I still believe that I can be better.

I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.

I used to be hyper, throw crazy and not think about what I wanted to do with each pitch. Now I have a better understanding of what it is to be a major league pitcher.

That no-hitter stuff was a long time ago; I don't think that has anything to do with it. I'm just going through a tough time.

It's a great feeling for me just to put my uniform on and be part of my team.