Any time I've put extra work in, I see results.
You have to be able to analyze yourself and critique yourself from every which way.
I pitch to win.
Sometimes in this game, you get punched in the face. And you've got to be able to take it and learn from it.
When you give your team five innings, you don't really feel good about five innings.
When Jim Leyland calls - and I have so much respect for Jim Leyland - when he asked me to play, you don't say no.
When you can celebrate with your teammates on just a major accomplishment, there's nothing better.
I just continue to keep getting better.
In previous experiences of being in the All-Star Games, you know, seeing the hometown players and how the fans get behind the hometown players, it's always been a special moment just watching that from afar and being on the other side.
A lot of times, I've always looked at pitching in the All-Star Game as a prelude to how you pitch in the postseason, sometimes how you might have to pitch on two days' rest out of the pen, only throw one inning and then you have to go face the best hitters. That's what you do in the All-Star Game.
Celebrating with your team after wins, that's the best.
You never stay the same - as a pitcher, as an athlete. It doesn't matter what you do, you never stay the same.
You either get better or you get worse. Those are the only two options.
I don't know what my record's going to be. I can't dictate it. I mean, obviously I have to pitch well, but it also takes the guys at the plate to show up as well.
I'm a fly-ball pitcher, guys.
Your pitches have to be sharp every time out.
I love competing against the best.
For me, I'm always willing to help young guys, because veterans have helped me out.
Yeah, I've always been very straightforward when you start dealing with injuries. You always have to communicate with the trainers and the manager and the pitching coach exactly where you're at.
I think every facet of running has its benefits towards a starting pitcher. I mean, you're explosive off the mound and yet you've got to have endurance.
