I always thought that there was going to be life after baseball, and so I designed that in my life I would have other interests after baseball that I would be able to step into. And I didn't realize the grip that baseball had on me and on my family.

Baseball life is a tough life on the family.

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.

Put the right pitching mechanics together with good health, and there's nothing surprising about lasting a long time.

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

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

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