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

Because I have a little bit more, that means I'm better than you? No. Unacceptable.

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.

I'm human -- all I do is try to do my job. When I don't do it, the way it happened today, it's out of my control. He put the ball in play and it happened to find a hole. I wish I could take it back, but I can't. You move on.

I see the hitter when he's moved in the box, like when he's moved closer to the plate or changed his stance. I see when the batter has moved his feet, and then I make my own adjustment.

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

You're just trying to throw the best pitch you can and make sure you hit your spots. I don't have to force nobody.