If we're just going out there just to get him work, that's not the Boston Red Sox way, ... We're sending him out there with thoughts of winning that game. He loves pitching here.

It's pretty magical. The fact is, you go out there and play hard and the fans always respect that, they cheer you. They welcome the Red Sox into their homes every single night. You just don't do that. Boston fans, from kids to grandparents and housewives, we're a part of their family. That they welcome us like that is pretty awesome.

I expect him to be on. We need him to be on. There's no way we can get back to Boston down 2-0.

He's been pretty incredible for the last couple of months. We just need to score him some runs. He's been awesome. Not just recently, but he's been around for a very long time. He's what Boston is all about.

I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.

My time in Boston was great. But now I'm here playing for the greatest franchise in the world. The team with the most championships.