It was really important to me. It would have been my first major league complete game. It didn't happen and I'm upset that the team lost.

They were the first ones to offer me a contract. I just wanted to hear from other teams. It was my decision. I liked Seattle the best. I like the people very much.

Nicol said to The Boston Globe. ''This is a tough place to get a game. But things happen and he has gotten back in the lineup.

I'm in the major league now.

In '05, '06, '07 and '08, I wasn't throwing any changeups at all. Maybe two or three per game. In '09, I started playing with the grip, started throwing it in the bullpen and playing catch. It came out really good.

I'm very thankful to the Yankees and to Major League Baseball for allowing me to play this game.