If I wanted to pitch that bad, I probably would. But I don't think I'm in that stage.

You can't have a family when you're playing because you're away from home so much. So believe me, I won't be pitching forever. I won't make it to 300 wins or anything like that. No way.

I love my teammates, and I'll do anything for them.

Because I want to have my arm in good shape, I need to have my legs in good shape. Without a leg, there is no arm.

I remember quotes in the paper, 'Here comes the man that New York loves to hate.' Man? None of you have probably ever eaten steak with me or rice and beans with me to understand what the man is about. You might say the player, the competitor, but the man? You guys have abused my name. You guys have said so many things, have written so many things.

We grew up poor, very poor, but I am very proud of where I come from.

All I can say is, I will put my heart and soul into helping the Red Sox win.