I want to be that good. I want to be Barry Bonds. I want when I pitch to be 'Win Day.' I want my teammates to relax on the days I pitch because they know they only have to get us a couple of runs. I'm totally prepared for that.

There are no days off in our division. Even a team like Tampa Bay can beat you up.

Any strikeout record worth having is in a Texas pitcher's pocket. I might come join them one day.

I make too much money to play a game I love to ever feel sorry for myself.

I've definitely always wanted to be the guy they tell, 'Here's the ball. Go do it.'

I want to be that good. I want to be Barry Bonds. I want when I pitch to be 'Win Day.' I want my teammates to relax on the days I pitch because they know they only have to get us a couple of runs. I'm totally prepared for that.

I'm the best. That's why I'm so relaxed out there. You've got to have some arrogant bones in your body, especially to be a pitcher in the big leagues.