“I don’t have to apologize to anyone. This is not a baby’s game, this is a man’s game.”

“I know I have to calm down a little bit, but everybody has a different way to pitch, and that’s my way.”

“I put it into my mind to become a complete player, a complete player.”

“Ten years from now I will tell you how I feel about umpires.”

“There are a lot of guys who can be an ace here on this team.”

“You have to enjoy the game. I enjoy everything about life.”

“If you throw 200 innings or more, you have to be in shape. If you work on your diet and strength, it will help you be in perfect shape for the playoffs.”

“I enjoy when I strike someone out. I enjoy when I do my job.”

“I never quit. I never quit.”

“I’ll try to do anything to win a game.”

“I pitch with emotion. I don’t know any other way.”

“I’m more comfortable, more experienced. I know the league better. I just go out there and have fun.”