Schilling is one game. It will be nice to get him back. But I also think we have some pretty good guys. That's a formidable rotation. But if we want our ace back, he's going to be it.

It's pretty magical. The fact is, you go out there and play hard and the fans always respect that, they cheer you. They welcome the Red Sox into their homes every single night. You just don't do that. Boston fans, from kids to grandparents and housewives, we're a part of their family. That they welcome us like that is pretty awesome.

I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer.

He loved the Big Apple. He loved the spotlight as a Yankee. And now he loves to beat 'em.

You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow.

He can set you up with a changeup, then throw an 88-mph fastball by you.