I know winning 20 is a special kind of thing, but I'd rather get into the playoffs, and be strong for the playoffs.

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.

I know winning 20 is a special kind of thing, but I'd rather get into the playoffs, and be strong for the playoffs.

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

I've matured a lot as a pitcher. I understand what my strengths are. I've learned that I've got a great sinker, I get a lot of ground balls, and it's easy to get a ground-ball double play.

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.

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.