"The biggest thrill is the game where you give up one or two or three runs when you don't have anything, when you have…"

"Well, I already have a fork ball, but it's not really another pitch. I use it instead of a change of pace. If I have …"

"At times it's a satisfaction and at times it's a little bit of an intrusion. You don't mind the kids. But sometimes t…"

"People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball."

"I'll never know. I've never been in a fight. But I doubt whether pitching speed would have any significance. You can'…"

"I know I was faster 10 years ago. I think Jim Maloney, Bob Veale, Bob Gibson and perhaps one or two others throw fast…"

"There were now men on first and second. The batter was Henry Aaron. I walked him on four straight balls, which was pr…"

"It was probably the worst thing that could have happened to me, getting my first out by striking out a big hitter. Be…"

"But in the end it all comes down to talent. You can talk all you want about intangibles, I just don't know what that …"

"What do I strive for? Well, I go out there with the idea of shooting for a no-hit game. When the first hit is made of…"