[By 1998,] I was the best arm in the Colorado Rockies organization, ... A lot of people watched me. Even Larry Walker. He said, 'Wow! This kid is unbelievable!' |
He has hit some homers off me and he has struck out. Some batters have better luck against some pitchers. |
I am where I am today thanks to Leo, because he helped turn me into the pitcher I am. |
I don't care if I have bases loaded, or men on first and second, |
I don't feel nervous or anxious. I just put a lot of pressure on myself. It's my first time. I just ask God tomorrow to pitch a game like I've always done. |
I feel very happy with the deal because we spent a long time negotiating and we avoided arbitration. |
I thank this organization for giving me the opportunity to win 13 games. I can't say anything bad about the Devil Rays, but it's great to be here with a winning organization. I'm learning a lot from the veterans. |
I'm feeling a strain behind my right hamstring. But I'm fine. I'll make my next start. |
It was an old Rawlings [glove], |
That made me mad because I throw a couple of pitches down and away, ... But I don't want to leave the game when I'm winning. It was just tight behind my leg, but I still won the game. |