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

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 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.

I have to drink a lot of fluids, try not to dehydrate, and keep stretching.

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.

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 don't feel my best right now, but at the same time, I'm not trying to find any excuses or anything.