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"Because I have so much life on my pitches, I can get away with getting too much of the plate every now and then."
"Ever since I was a little kid, the last thing I wanted to do was lose. I hated losing. I still hate it. I guess you can see that when I'm out there."
"Everybody wants to be Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson. I've learned that I've got a great sinker, I get a lot of ground balls, and it's easy to get a ground-ball double play. I've matured as a pitcher. I understand what my strengths are."
"Hitters are too big, too strong, and their bats are too quick. I have to go inside to have success."
"If I trust my stuff, throw strikes and let the guys make plays, I'm always better off."
"I know winning 20 is a special kind of thing, but I'd rather get into the playoffs, and be strong for the playoffs."
"I look at scouting reports, but don't let them dictate what I'm throwing."
"I love pitching in front of big crowds and in huge stadiums."
"I'm a tough guy, and I like pitching in tough games."
"I really can't complain about anything. I'm living a childhood dream and I have a perfect family. There's really nothing that I'm disappointed with."
"It's kind of weird sometimes, thinking about all that's happened. But I got opportunities and I took advantage of them."
"I've matured a lot as a pitcher. I understand what my strengths are. I've learned that I've got a great sinker, I get a lot of ground balls, and it's easy to get a ground-ball double play."
"My dad always told me to play hard and know that the people you're competing with and against are working just as hard or harder. So don't let them out-work you."
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