I thought I controlled the zone pretty good for someone who hadn't pitched in eight months. I thought I controlled my emotions pretty well, as excited as I was to be out there.

I've seen how hard he's worked. I'm really excited to see him go out there.

I had a lot of expectations this year, and the team did as well. I feel I definitely let down myself, but thinking about those negative things is just going to hold me back. I've just got to be positive and look forward.

I'm feeling strong. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to start throwing and crank it up a little bit. The doctors told me to wait these two weeks and so we figured we should listen. I think it will pay off.

I think it was a great athletic move. But I'm sure my teammates will think otherwise. Anything to get the out.

There are a couple of Japan teams out there that are really looking good, ... I love sushi.