When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn't that excited about going to the Angels because it meant changing leagues and also a whole new set of teammates. But shortly after I got there I realized that it was one of the best things that ever happened to me.

And I'm a believer that you take a negative and turn it into a positive, and as it turned out, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. And so I do appreciate the Ranger staff and the Ranger organization for giving me that opportunity.

Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare!

I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did.

And that's what makes this a great game, is the support and the commitment that the fans give the game.

And to play as long as I did and to have a family you have to be very blessed and I was with my wife Ruth. Ruth, I appreciate the job you did, and my three fine children, Reid, Reese, and Wendy.

I never found a place where I wanted to live more than Alvin (Texas).