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.

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.

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.

I look at scouting reports, but don't let them dictate what I'm throwing.

I love pitching in front of big crowds and in huge stadiums.

I really can't complain about anything. I'm living a childhood dream and I have a perfect family. There's really nothing that I'm disappointed with.