Although I would love to pitch in the inaugural World Baseball Classic and am proud to represent my country, I will not be ready to pitch in a competitive-game environment when play begins on March 7.

I'm not going to pitch. I don't feel like I'm ready to pitch in meaningful games this early in the year. I'm honored to be asked, and in different circumstances, I'd love to play.

I like a challenge, and I would like to pitch against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic.

I want to stay consistent, stay fluid and stay in my delivery. I think the big thing for me is to keep my mind frame the same, not get too down or too high. Then I'll be OK.

I definitely care. I'm very competitive, but I am satisfied with my delivery and that I only missed with a few pitches.

I thought we'd be in this spot last year. But we got a little too high and then way too low. Now, everybody believes in one another. That's a little bit from Wedge, a little bit from what we've learned.