I could have thrown 100 pitches today and it wouldn't have mattered. |
I could've thrown 100 pitches today, ... It didn't matter. |
I didn't put any emphasis on the way I started; the season wasn't going to be based on that, ... People started doubting me, but I don't pay attention to that. I know what I can do, I know who I am and what I'm capable of. I knew the season wasn't going to be like those two games. You can't judge a player on the first two games. |
I didn't want to give him anything for him to get a blooper. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. |
I didn't want to give in, ... I didn't want him to get a little blooper or something. I wouldn't have been able to sleep tonight. |
I don't mind it all. If the guy feels comfortable using that song, hey, let him be, let him be. |
I don't work like that, ... I know what I'm capable of doing, so I'm not out to prove people wrong. It was just a matter of time. I wasn't worried at all. |
I felt great. I was putting the ball where I wanted to put it. |
I haven't pitched, like BP or things like that, but I'm OK with where I'm at right now. Yes, I am. |
I knew that, but I wasn't thinking about that, ... I just wanted to get him out. |
I know I'm not 25 anymore, I can't use my arm the way I used to. I've been working out this winter, but not for my arm. Everyone who knows me knows that's the reason I start slow in spring training. I can't just pick up a ball anymore and start throwing like it's the middle of the season. |
I missed my pitch. When you do that and leave a ball over the plate, they're going to hit it. |
I think as I start getting a few more saves. Get to 400 first. |
I thought it was one of those games where he was going to go all the way, ... He was really pumped up. He was a different pitcher today. |
I threw maybe 12 pitches, ... I knew that Ortiz was going to pinch hit. I wanted to face him. |