As a kid, I loved to play centerfield. I loved to make diving catches.

Being able to help, being able to go out there every five games, is definitely something I was waiting for.

It's good to be compared with Randy Johnson, and it's wonderful to be compared to all the best pitchers in the game.

I knew that the Mets had never had a no-hitter. I never had one. This is very special. I knew this means a lot to New York.

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.

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

In order for you to win a game, a lot of things have to go right. Your team has to win. Your team has to perform. When you talk about striking out people or ERA, that's personal stuff and where you show people what kind of pitcher you are.