27 Quotes by Derek Lowe

It was a struggle from the first pitch. It was about as bad as it could be the first time out.

It's fun to be able to go out there and feel like you have a better chance of having success.

It was a big win. Zambrano, in my opinion, is one of the top five pitchers in all of baseball. Facing Zambrano, you know he's not going to give up much.

It was a fun game to pitch in. You could see it early when he struck out the side in the first that Andy had his good stuff.

I'm going to be out there Monday no matter what, but it is what it is. People get sick all the time. I think that lying in bed all day yesterday was definitely the best thing I could have done, but it's not going to affect you on opening day. No matter how sick you are, once you get out there on Monday, it's going to be a great experience.

I love this time of year, ... I love that every game matters and everyone expects you to pitch your best.

I just hope the Red Sox will invite everyone back. I'd like to come back.

I don't like to say it's a 'must game,' ... But it's pretty close.

This is my 31st start - I finally got to double-digit wins. I love this time of year. I love the fact that every game matters.