A couple of hits cost three or four runs and that hurts. It was my first outing in 10 days facing hitters and maybe that cost a little bit. It's not going to be normal after not pitching in 10 days and there were a lot of things going in on my head. |
Everyone was concentrating so hard. That [concentration] allowed him to make that play. |
I could throw fastballs. That's the reason I could become a major leaguer. But the reason I did well in the major leagues was that I could throw curves and change-ups and I could mix these different types of balls. |
I guess it's good. An outing like today makes me more comfortable on the mound. |
I had hard times, but I didn't give up. The injury got better, and the pitching and focus got better, and a better team and better people – people (who) make me more comfortable. |
I remember the fans ... But I don't remember how I felt, because I was so excited. |
I was kind of surprised, even over 70-80 pitches, still I felt good. I gave up hits on the off speed stuff today. That's kind of a shame. I tried to be more aggressive. |
I was trying to refresh myself. Today against Kansas City I was concentrating on my pace, not to get the win. I want to make my body ready for the next [World Baseball Classic] game. |
I'm disappointed. I was preparing to start. |
If Japan considers us a rival, as members of the Korean team, that means we are a strong team. We will play Japan, and one of us will win. For me, it will be a splendid experience. |
It was too bad he couldn't go longer than five innings. But he did a good job, but the manager wanted to use more pitchers. |
Now I'm against the Dodgers, but I feel nothing different because I'm going to face new guys, not former teammates. (Guys like) Jeff Kent. It's not the same guys, so I don't really feel like I'm facing the Dodgers. It's different. |
One out against him should count as two outs. |
Our goal was to get the win. This was an important win for us. I didn't expect to go three innings but was glad to help the team. |
The four runs makes me more relaxed, and I throw more fastballs. |