It is a pitch I have to throw. It is a feel pitch. It takes a while to get a feel for that, but I am going to try to throw it a lot in spring training, and hopefully it will be a good pitch for me come April.
I was up in the zone a little bit more than I was the other day, but I had better stuff and got away with some stuff (Monday). But overall, I'm attacking the zone, moving the ball in and out and feel good with where I am right now.
I threw him a good pitch and he flew out to the warning track. He's no different to me. I'll never pitch him different.
Seeing we have a relatively young staff and young team, hopefully I can get us off to a good start and take some of the leadership role. I am not a big vocal guy, never have been. I like to lead by example. I would like to give us a good example to go by.
It was bad timing on my part. I was on a good roll and looking to finish the season strong. Things happen for a reason. Maybe it got me a little more rest, and hopefully I will be stronger going into this year.
It was the first game for me in eight or nine months. It felt good, especially facing the 'A' lineup for the world champs. It definitely was a good way to get it kick started. I was a little nervous and could feel the adrenaline pumping.