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.

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.

This is a dream for me. I wasn't expecting to be called up to the big leagues.

It will look like a big front yard.

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

Seeing all these people up and down the lines asking for autographs, it's just like the big leagues. I have been a little surprised [at the number of requests], but at the same time, it's nice. It puts people in the stands. They're very passionate about what they do. They've got a ton of cards and pictures. Sometimes it's cool to see that.