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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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