100 Quotes by Paul Byrd

I'm a control pitcher, so I don't rely on great velocity anyway. It wasn't a big deal for me.

I'm not a guy who gets behind in the count a lot. That's what's been so frustrating, falling behind and walking guys. But I'm not going to throw 10 years away because I walked some guys.

I needed to go out there and give us a good start. It was just bad timing. I shoulder the loss.

I'm the Rodney Dangerfield of parents. Last year, Colby said, 'Why do they want your autograph? You're only average.

In my mind, you can only keep Vladimir Guerrero down so long.

I just wanted to throw strikes and give a good performance. If I get beat, I want it to be throwing strikes, not walking people. After the Shelton home run, I was able to stop overthrowing and get my control settled.

I love the pressure and I love that every game counts. I've been on last-place teams and first-place teams, and this is what it's all about. Coming down to the wire, every pitch means something and you can't take anything for granted. It's very exciting. I think all of our guys have really turned it up a notch.

I love opening day. You've got a packed house and it's a playoff-type atmosphere. I'd love to see the fans come out for more.

I love the feel of it, the big wall. It has its own unique feel. I like seeing some of the skyline in the background.