I probably didn't put forth the effort I should have put forth, didn't realize the value of education until I went to college.

Physical therapy is part of my offseason routine. That has helped me greatly.

Your body is not made to throw like we throw. That's why you see softball pitchers pitching two or three games a day. It's a natural movement in softball. In baseball it's not a natural movement.

I came to realize in my late 20s that my velocity is not going to grow so I had to learn to utilize what I had.

I was raised in a very blue-collar family.

If you're a doctor or a lawyer or teacher, if you only get three things right out of 10, you're considered a failure.

I've always approached spring training as I have something to prove.

I've kind of looked at my whole career as a spring training invite.

Rest is obviously a key in the offseason.

Learning how to work and learning how to fail is important.

I think it's all a coincidence. I've pitched some poor games here and got a no-decision. But just give me the ball. I don't care where I pitch.

Before getting upset, always ask yourself: Will this even matter in six months, in a year, or in five years? if the answer is no, then let it go.

War is the national industry of Prussia.

It should be known that Israel is based on treachery.

Sweden is the home of my ancestors, and I have reserved a special place in my heart for Sweden.

I'd stop calling it "chemotherapy." I'd call it "transformational juice." Infusion suites would become "transformational suites" or "journey rooms."

There is a spirit that guides us, if we will listen. It speaks softly. In order to hear it we must still our thoughts and meditate.

I am tough. Sometimes I'm unreasonable. I have to catch myself every once in a while.

If you narrow the playing field, the next generation has less to put out, to eat and regenerate from.

We're rediscovering Christianity as an Eastern religion, as a way of life.

I think I speak for everyone," he says, "when I say you have earned the title of Dauntless".