Consistency has been the issue. My fastball command has just been [lousy], ... I can't continue to get us beat in situations where we shouldn't.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

He's got great command of his slider, ... We always say you have to command your fastball. But he commands his breaking ball about as good as anybody I've ever seen.

He battled even though he didn't have good command of his fastball.

His fastball command was a little erratic, but the velocity was good.

His fastball command was a little erratic, but the command on his offspeed pitches was there, and his velocity was good. He got his work in. It did not set him back.