I don't think this is the most stable environment to have a relationship. Guys that do it, great -- but I haven't really mastered that part of it.

By far, he's the most intense of anyone I've ever played with. He's on another level, what he brings to the table every day. But you don't get to where he is without the desire to be the best.

I had a lot of expectations this year, and the team did as well. I feel I definitely let down myself, but thinking about those negative things is just going to hold me back. I've just got to be positive and look forward.

I'm just looking forward from Monday and move from there. This is just one part of this process. It could be quicker than they expect.

I'm progressing. I'm doing everything but throwing off the mound. I think that's what puts the most pressure on the back, so that's why we'll take a little extra time to make sure that when I get out there, there's no setbacks and we can keep moving forward.

I'm feeling strong. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to start throwing and crank it up a little bit. The doctors told me to wait these two weeks and so we figured we should listen. I think it will pay off.

It was a great test for me. I felt good out there. I used all my pitches. I got my feet wet out there. It feels good to get back out there.

It's hard, but if I look at the results we've been having with the way we've been going, how I've been feeling, as anxious as I am, I know this is the best thing for me. Sometimes, I'd like to go a little faster, but they say it's not in my best interests. I'm listening to them. Every time I've gone out there, I've gotten better.

It's progressing. It feels a lot better. I want to make sure there's no setbacks after what I went through last year.

It's good to get out there and let myself air it out.