It was an important game for me. I think it proved I could be starter in the big leagues and it proved that I could compete at the big-league level on a consistent basis.

Mock is filthy. He could be a front-end starter in the big leagues, a number one or number two guy who can eat up innings. I'm excited about his potential and the chance to work with him.

That was a very aha moment. It was, 'I'm in the big leagues.'

You have to hit the fastball to play in the big leagues.

Gil's been in the big leagues awhile,

I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.