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

My ability to throw a baseball was a gift. It was a God-given gift. And I am truly appreciative of that gift.

I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary was seven thousand dollars, and I'd have to go home in the wintertime and get a job.

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

Maintaining concentration depends on what I call tunnel vision; nothing else in the world exists but the catcher's target, the hitter and my perfect delivery.

Baseball life is a tough life on the family.

I can honestly say it took two full years for me to get over the fact that I was no longer a baseball player.