One thing that I learned is this - once a Braves fan, always a Braves fan. No matter what. And as a player, that means more than you could understand.

I'm a tough guy, and I like pitching in tough games.

Because I have so much life on my pitches, I can get away with getting too much of the plate every now and then.

Hitters are too big, too strong, and their bats are too quick. I have to go inside to have success.

One thing that I learned is this - once a Braves fan, always a Braves fan. No matter what. And as a player, that means more than you could understand.

My dad always told me to play hard and know that the people you're competing with and against are working just as hard or harder. So don't let them out-work you.

Ever since I was a little kid, the last thing I wanted to do was lose. I hated losing. I still hate it. I guess you can see that when I'm out there.