This is a good 1-2-3 and I think the team is really good on paper. It's going to be nice to have this offense behind me. If I can get it done, they'll get the big hits. There are some good gloves, too.

He's obviously coming off an injury that's prevented him from doing anything in a live game. He might be, and I hope he is, a little rusty. We're going to make the Giants beat us. Not Barry Bonds. No man is bigger than any team. We're still playing the Giants. They have Bonds. Maybe that's going to throw them off a little bit.

I couldn't straighten my arm the first day so the fact I can actually move it is a good thing. There's a lot more flexibility in it today, but last night I couldn't raise a salad bowl at dinner.

He's tried and true. To have to do it for so many years and have the expectations of so many fans and be able to perform at the level that he's been able to do it is just a testament to his work ethic and mental prowess and just the stamina to stay focused and stay on top of the game.

I don't know how many months or days it's been. It's nice to get back on the horse.

I'm healthy as can be. The finger is a non-issue.

I'm healthy as can be. The finger is a non-issue. With the way the season started and the way I was going, it was just rolling, like a snowball going down a hill. It was disappointing for what it could have been.

Initially, I was surprised for one, and I didn't know if I wanted to pitch there. With the acquisition of Padilla and Millwood, I see they are making serious strides.

Anytime you can go 9-1 in 13 starts, it's definitely a dream. I don't think I've ever had this kind of run.

It's definitely been a roller coaster. I got pulled to the top of that first hill and it was a great ride down. Unfortunately, the ride took a lot longer to get up on top of the hill again.