I don't see what could be better to play a game and get paid for it.

If the player has the confidence and ability, then he should sign with the pro team. Academics certainly play a large part in the decision, but if someone feels they are ready to sign, they should.

When I was younger, things came so easily to me. It was just natural.

If you keep your team in the game and give them a chance to win each and every start, what could be better than that? That, to me, is my main goal.

The minute you start getting in trouble, you can't try to do new stuff. You can't try to make a nasty pitch or 'paint the black' because that's when you fall behind. You have to stick with what works for you and go after hitters like there's nobody on base.

My body and my arm will tell me when they're ready.

I want to be one who has to throw the big game.