And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher.

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

Dick Moss, my agent. Dick became my agent in 1979 when I signed my contract with the Houston Astros.

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

When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that. It was frustrating and embarrassing. I could tell you a lot of horror stories about what you feel like on the inside.

It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift that I had been given. And when I finally did, I dedicated myself to be the best pitcher I possibly could be, for as long as I possibly could be.

Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal with them accordingly.