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

Dreams can come true, but you have to go for it.

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.

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.

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

To see all the fans getting into it, that's pretty special.

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