You put deadlines on people you really don't want, because that's how you feel about them.

Pitches are like pages of a book; they're so important. The chess game; how I set you up early, and how I'll do it differently later.

I think there's a lot of variables and factors. Obviously, I've got to feel good, feel healthy. I have to feel as though the way I'm throwing the ball is good and effective. I have to know that if I am feeling good and throwing the ball with quality pitches, I have to feel I'm wanted or needed by the organization.

I did not want to leave the Mets and I did not want to leave New York.

The pitcher setting up the batter. It's chess, and you play with it.

Announcers don't do enough of the cat-and-mouse strategy and all the work that goes into it. You watch a broadcast and guys get the pitches wrong.