I’ll try not to get too caught up in the situation, … I want to focus that it’s 60 feet, 6 inches that I’m throwing to. Just another batter; this one is just wearing a...

This is the way I used to hold that pitch.

What amazed me was how loud it was,

It’s going to be fun.

I’d go, but I’m not that brave.

It really hasn’t sunk in yet, … To do it at this level, with this team, in this kind of race we’re in. I’m just glad I could help this team. They gave me an...

I’ve been all over the place, … It’s a lot of places. They kind of run together after a while.

They really gave me my first real shot, a chance to pitch in the big leagues, … To do it here against them, it’s special. I can’t put this into words yet.

I never could have imagined having a night like this in my career.

I feel great. It’s definitely moving in the right direction.

What an exciting moment, … That (the ovation) was special.

It’s fine if that’s what people want to call me, because I have journeyed a lot, … I’ve earned a lot of frequent-flyer miles over the years.

I’d like that opportunity; it would be a good challenge,

Sure, I’d like the opportunity. It would be a good challenge for me. I was excited about the start I had against them in spring training. That was neat.

The hamstring was perfect. Got to go over to first a couple times and no problems at all. The arm strength is coming and I just look for it to get stronger each time.

Every game is so magnified and so crucial right now. It doesn’t matter how you get it done as long as you win. They don’t have to be pretty as long as you get them...

If I could put up the zero, we had a great chance to win this game.

I know I’m an insurance policy. I’ve been that for the last six or seven years. This has been a dream come true. After my first start at Yankee Stadium I said ‘Don’t pinch me,...

I was thinking about my career, and it’s been eight years since I’ve come back to Spring Training in consecutive years with the same team. It’s nice to come in, people know you and you...

I felt better each start. Last night, it all came together. I feel like I’m right where I need to be.

We’ve faced a lot of average pitchers this season … and haven’t done anything against them.

Putting up those runs just made me relax even more,

Walking guys, hitting guys, I can’t do that, that’s uncalled for. I wasn’t bothered by the situation, I felt good on the mound.

I can’t put it into words. Somebody told me they were playing, `It’s a Small World’ when I was walking off. I didn’t even hear it. All I heard was how loud the crowd was...

Once I felt good, it was a matter of just getting in games and getting my pitch count up. They were really cautious, which was good. It’s something you don’t want to nag you or...

It’s all my teammates. They deserve the credit,

We both know that we’ve helped.

I hated missing every bit of it up here. (Team trainers) were real cautious and careful with me, which is good, so it’s not something that pops up later.

Mel taught me a new grip on my sinker in spring training, and I’ve used it all year. It has really helped me.

It’s the same old thing. Whatever [the role is], I’m fine with it. I’m just glad to be back here. I’m here and ready to work.

There’s times I looked around, but never in awe, … In Columbus, we had about 1,200 people and here we had, what, about 50,000, so it’s a little different.

This is fun. I couldn’t have scripted it this way. I’m just hoping for a fairy tale ending.

I can’t give free passes away. Walking guys and hitting a guy, that’s uncalled for. I can’t do that. That just plays out of my game; I’m a control guy, getting quick outs. When I...

I’ve heard I have an outside chance as the fifth starter, and if not maybe as a middle or long reliever. They like my flexibility to work in any situation. I’ll be ready for whatever...

Walks and hit batters that’s uncalled for. I can’t do that. I wasn’t tired, not at all. I thought too much instead of attacking the (strike) zone.

They told me they played, `It’s a Small World After All,’ and I didn’t even hear it,

[Small] is a perfect example of a guy maximizing his talent, considering he doesn’t really have an out pitch. Kids could learn from him.

He changed the grip on my sinker last spring and got it to sink more consistently. He had me put my middle finger on the seam instead of my first finger, and slide it up...

You didn’t know I could hit, did you coach?

I’d like to strike this guy out, … so I can get this ball.

That’s a good thing to hear, and I appreciate it, … I also think that without the defensive and run support, nothing happens. It’s a team game.

They say this is a game of inches. Well, those few inches changed my whole life.

The 7-0 thing is nice, but more importantly, it’s a team win,

I thought it was a double down the line. I forgot who was over there. What a play.

The big thing for me is getting ahead with strike one, … Early on in the game, I wasn’t doing that. I was just glad it wasn’t worse than it was.

I didn’t feel like my heart was in the game anymore. I told the chaplain: ‘I’m just releasing it to God. I surrender. I’m tired of doing it myself. Pray with me.’ I wasn’t looking...

Like I tell people,

Each game is its own game, … Facing them a week ago, you learn some things from the way they approached you, and you learn from watching the other guys, how they set them up....

That was huge; that play right there gives them their fourth run if they score it, and it ends an inning, … Any time you make a play like that, in a game like this,...

Please, somebody pinch me when it’s all over.