58 Quotes by Justin Verlander

A little better. A little smoother, a little bit less nervous this time out. It's only my second time; there's a lot of stuff to work on.

I tried to guide it in there and I guided it right down the middle of the plate. If there's one pitch I'd like back it's that one. That was the biggest pitch of the game.

It's great for another young guy, another good pitcher to match up against. But like I've said many times, it doesn't really matter who's on the other mound. I'm focused on what I can do.

It's my first big league win and you can't beat that. I'm kind of elated to tell you the truth. I wanted to continue the streak of our starting pitchers. That's 5-for-5 right there.

I kept thinking, 'hold off, rain.' I was feeling good and I wanted to get some innings under my belt.

I'm trying to win that spot and I'm fighting hard for it. But at the same time, I have to just let it happen because it's not my decision to make.

I'm trying to win that spot and I'm fighting hard for it.

I'm more of a feel pitcher. If something's wrong, I don't watch a video. I go throw in the bull pen until it feels right.

I'm progressing like I should be. I felt better today than I did the time before, and I felt better then than I did my first (start).