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 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.

I just go out there and do what I do and try and hit my spots.

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.

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

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