Lackey is experienced, although he is only 27. And his best years are ahead of him.

The best part is still ahead of me - I haven't experienced my 'good old days' yet.

If he makes all his starts, with his stuff, there's no reason why he can't win upwards of 15-to-20 games.

I think he's a confident guy. He just needs that mind-set that, 'I am capable of doing something special,' just that sheer determination. He's a great worker, a great teammate, has a great aptitude to take instruction.

You don't experiment with a changeup against Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium.

It was great to see him step up and make pitches.