I think it's pretty funny calling the big guy in. I know he does a lot of things out of humor. He doesn't mean anything by it. I'm taking it with a smile. |
I've got responsibilities now, and I know which direction I need to head. |
If I have a bad one, I'm able to let it go, release it, because I know I'm going to have a chance the next day. Spring training is for work. But I want the job, so I'm going to do everything I can to get it. |
If you'd seen me warming up, you'd see I didn't throw nothing but a fastball. I couldn't find anything else. Going off the scouting report and 0-2 counts, he chased fastballs above the zone. Sticking to what I do best, going with my strengths against his weaknesses. |
It does, but it went quick. If that makes sense. |
It was like silence, and then the next pitch, 5,000 fans were yelling all at once. |
It was the big-league speech. It was very positive. |
It's nice. No matter what happens, he'll throw you back out there. |
Sticking to what I do best. |
That save should go to him. |
The thing I've learned quickly as a closer is to have a short memory and keep looking forward. |
This can go 60 mph on flat ground. |
When I go out there, I'm not thinking about ERA or saves. I'm thinking about, 'That's my inning. I need to get that inning over. |
When I saw that out call, it was the greatest feeling. I just reacted to instinct. I celebrated without thinking. |
With two guys on, you have to go after them with your best pitch, and for me, that is a fastball. The feeling tonight was a little more, I don't want to say overwhelming, but a little more intense. |