“I stopped being a village boy, thinking I can throw any stone, any rock, through a wall, and started thinking I could be a guy who could last longer by taking something off my fastball and not depending on only throwing hard."

"If I can get an out with one or two pitches and use my sinker or my cutter, I’m better off."

"The work I went through is what made me who I am, what made me as successful as I’ve been."

"I have no problems with my arm. I feel stronger every time I take the mound."

"I was afraid of throwing inside and hitting somebody. But I know I have the control now."

"Before every pitch, look the batter in the eye and try to intimidate him, because he’s doing exactly the same thing to you."

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