“I don't have the luxury to work on anything. I'm just going to go compete and ... try to get hitters out like I have from day one. Certain guys have the luxury of easing into the situation, but from the get-go I feel I have to pitch well and have good results.”
“This is the first time in my life I haven't really gauged (his chances of making the team). I don't know how many pitchers they're going to carry; I don't know who's a lock to make the team.”
“I thought, let's do that, I don't have anything to lose. So I've prepared in that direction before. I wasn't trying to get back in, but once I made a decision, I gave it my best shot.”