Your body is not made to throw like we throw. That's why you see softball pitchers pitching two or three games a day. It's a natural movement in softball. In baseball it's not a natural movement.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, which people don't seem to be shy about expressing.

I came to realize in my late 20s that my velocity is not going to grow so I had to learn to utilize what I had.

I don't expect anyone to give me anything.

I don't think that I'm old.

I feel I'm entitled to make my own decision.

I probably didn't put forth the effort I should have put forth, didn't realize the value of education until I went to college.

I was a jock.

I was raised in a very blue-collar family.

I wasn't ready to say, I can't play anymore. And I'm still not.

I'm not a big believer in vitamins and all that stuff.

I've always approached spring training as I have something to prove.

I've had some great examples in my career of how to do things the right way.

I've kind of looked at my whole career as a spring training invite.

I've pitched too many innings and pitched too many years - one game doesn't make or break my career.

If you talk to any pitcher, consistency is the most important thing.

If you're a doctor or a lawyer or teacher, if you only get three things right out of 10, you're considered a failure.

It was a dream come true to be drafted by a pro team and have the opportunity to play.

Learning how to work and learning how to fail is important.

Physical therapy is part of my offseason routine. That has helped me greatly.