“It's that time of year. Unless you are set and everybody else knows you're set, it's a different time. The biggest thing is to focus in on the only thing you can control -- that's what you bring every day and what you bring to the field.”
“You've got to look at it through my eyes. Whatever opportunity unfolds, you're just excited to have it and go after it. I gained a newfound respect for the bullpen and love how each role is vital to the importance of a team. I grew to love it.”
“That's where I got my exposure to scouts and that's where I learned to develop my skills. Tommy took me under his wing and I can honestly say I wouldn't be here without him. He brought me along and knew I had potential. He helped me in more ways than baseball. We're still real close.”
“There was never a point that I was thinking I wouldn't be part of the next wave (of pitchers) over there (in Atlanta). The trade was something that was a surprise.”
“I want to be part of the club, period. I truly believe I can start, or I can fill a bullpen role. Wherever they need me to be part of the puzzle that turns us around is where I want to be.”
