My father was strict and always taught me, no matter who it is, everybody is an uncle. To me, everybody was someone I respect like family. I grew up with that.

Every time before I throw my first pitch, I am praying. And not only that, in the bullpen I am praying.

You can’t second-guess baseballyou can’t second-guess yourself.

If you don't control your emotions, your emotions will control your acts, and that's not good.

I think the good Lord is a Yankee.

I miss everything that makes up Panama. I don't have a preference. I love my country.

From my father's side I got the strength, the mental toughness, the heart, the courage.