I had nothing going for me. My fastball was flat. I couldn't locate and was leaving the ball in the white (over the plate). I've got to be more consistent. All our starters need to be more consistent.

I really needed a start like this. It's been frustrating the last four or five weeks not throwing like I would like. This one today will give me a little confidence going into the next stretch of the season.

The program has grown every year.

The big thing is to get local guys here and get the support of local fans. We see the crowds come out. Around town, people all the time talk about how they're getting ready for baseball.

It was a lot of rehab and a lot of fishing. Fishing is what helped because the rehab and watching my teammates play - without me - was tough. Without fishing, it could have been a lot worse.

Financial support is one thing, but I always think what becomes really sacrificial is your time.