I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.

Everything I was, physically and mentally, that's what I put on that field.

I trained myself to perform on the field.

(Mike) Schmitty provided what the relief pitchers need most, home runs and great defense. He's the best third baseman that I ever played with, and maybe of all-time. Obvious Hall of Famer, even then. He retired while on top of his game. I thought for sure he was going to hit 600 home runs.

It (the slider) just rolls off of your index finger and begins it's spin which will take it down and across the plate (hopefully). Just remember not to twist your elbow or wrist. It should be thrown, with the wrist and grip set, just like your fastball, slightly off center - with the same velocity and intensity.

Pete Rose came over to the Phillies in '79 and he became the catalyst that helped us to put it all together.

I threw all my pitches over the top which was important for me because my slider was hard to tell from my fastball at release.