I expect to pitch well and pitch efficiently.

I relish pitching underneath pressure.

Put as much pressure on me as possible. I have no qualms handling that, because I expect that out of myself.

Being in the clubhouse, talking to the veterans, talking to guys who have been here, getting to know everybody, getting the personalities, you can actually learn a lot from the other players in the league.

I know how to pitch.

You have to have the ultimate faith and belief in what you do.

The game can come down to one pitch. But when you're actually out there on the mound and when you're pitching, you can't be worrying about the margin of error or whatnot. You have to go with your strengths and what you believe is the right pitch and keep executing pitches.

Fenway Park is a fun place to pitch in. You've got 38,000 fans all cheering against you. It's an intense atmosphere.

The expectations and pressure doesn't mean you change. That's something that's always been instilled in me, and doesn't matter what the situation or what the game means, I'm always going to approach the game the same way.

Turning 30, life has definitely changed - it's changed for the better.

Push yourself every single day to continue to work at yourself. And I feel like that's the reason why I made it.

That's why you went to school, because you realize that, being a professional athlete, there's a good chance you're not going to make it. You need an education, that's why for me, it was such an important decision to go to college and further my education to provide me a safety net in case this didn't work out.

I've gotten to visit all the parks and put my name inside the Fenway wall.

You always have to get better.

If I can execute pitches and keep the ball out of the middle of the plate, I know I can have success.

There's really no secret to this; that everybody's - they are going to have a game plan against me and I'm going to have a game plan against them. It just comes down to execution.

I think every facet of running has its benefits towards a starting pitcher. I mean, you're explosive off the mound and yet you've got to have endurance.

Yeah, I've always been very straightforward when you start dealing with injuries. You always have to communicate with the trainers and the manager and the pitching coach exactly where you're at.

For me, I'm always willing to help young guys, because veterans have helped me out.

I love competing against the best.

Your pitches have to be sharp every time out.

I'm a fly-ball pitcher, guys.

You never stay the same - as a pitcher, as an athlete. It doesn't matter what you do, you never stay the same.

Celebrating with your team after wins, that's the best.