In Colorado, we knew how to play hard, |
In my last start, I kind of got in trouble by falling behind early in the count. I tried to go ahead with strike one, and then try to make them hit my pitch later in the count. |
In the simplest terms, I kept the same mentality coming over here, but I also realized I was getting the opportunity to pitch on a really, really, really good team. And I had to take advantage of it. |
It didn't start well. Coming out and giving up a two-run home run. |
It gets kind of monotonous doing this over and over again. But once you physically feel good, you get anxious for the season to start. |
It just happened where I'm the guy that has to get skipped. I'll be ready to pitch Saturday. |
It was a bad day to have a bad day, |
It was one of those days. The sixth inning was scary but we got through it. Today was a grind. I didn't feel I had anything as far as command of my pitches. |
It wasn't like, 'Oh, my God, I'm scared,' You take it like a man and move on, |
It wasn't that bad. I'd much rather pitch in these conditions than be a hitter. At least as a pitcher you're constantly moving. |
It wasn’t that bad of a pitch, but he’s a great hitter, ... That’s not what you want to do to a hitter like that. |
It's an honor to be part of all this history. You want to put your own mark on the Yankees organization and the history. |
It's disappointing. I felt like I had good stuff when I warmed up, and I didn't think I pitched badly. I didn't want to come out of the game. |
It's funny to say, but it's easier to focus on a team like this, ... You want to do well, not that you didn't when your team is struggling, but you can get in a lull. Your focus isn't as high as it is here, knowing you're in a pennant race. Every pitch counts. |
It's funny to say, but it's easier to focus on a team like this. |