The most important thing about my pitching is that I'm satisfied, that I know I'm being the best pitcher I can be.

"The only thing Earl (Weaver) knows about big-league pitching is that he couldn't hit it.

That's why I think Roger Clemens is the best pitcher ever. In the era he's been pitching, nothing has been done to benefit the pitcher.

Down the stretch, we've been struggling with our pitching staff, but he's taken the ball. He's been our best pitcher down the stretch when things have been tough. It means a lot, it really does. He continues to go out there like he did in 2003, no excuses, just give me the ball.

Losing is no disgrace if you've given your best.

He's not the only great pitcher on that staff. But we've got great pitching, too. We've got Roy ready to go, and he's been outstanding all year long. It's still up to us to get this done.