I'm always trying to make sure my conditioning is all right. I feel like I'm working hard and doing everything I can to stay on top of that. I'm definitely stronger than I was last year. |
I'm excited about it and honored to be considered. |
I'm not excited about what happened. Nobody ever likes to get hit around. But I felt good. I really did. |
I'm not going to pitch. I don't feel like I'm ready to pitch in meaningful games this early in the year. I'm honored to be asked, and in different circumstances, I'd love to play. |
I'm trying to speed it up and get back on the mound. The guys behind me have also played great defense during this streak. |
I've got four or five more starts, and I have to keep going. We're still in the race, and I have to give us a chance to win every time I'm out there. |
If I'm not pitching, I'm staring at it the whole time. We definitely have a reason to be scoreboard watching. |
It actually feels good today. I've had zero pain. Last year, I had pain for a week or so. I'm coughing fine and I've sneezed a couple times, and I haven't had any pain. |
It does make me a little nervous. I can throw three pitches, miss a couple of spots, and Carl can tell me exactly what I'm doing wrong. The next three pitches will be right where I want them to be. |
It feels better than last year. Last year it hurt for a week or so. I couldn't move around without pain. |
It just felt good to see Victor. He had a look of relief on his face when he threw that guy out. I was happy I was able to see it. |
It was just the one pitch. I don't know what caused it. |
It was the best I've felt as far as my stuff goes. I got some swings with my change and I got a strikeout or two with my slider, so I'm happy. |
It?s a lot better than last year. Last year it hurt for a week or so. I was a little sore (Monday), but there?s no pain today. |
It's a great honor and one that I take very seriously. |