inhale, exhale

As starters we need a cool head. Take Ryan Dempster, for example. Fine pitcher, but he just gets so jacked up before the big game that he starts walking guys early, throws too high, leaves some fastballs over the plate, and he’s done even before the third inning. I remember that happened to him just a few months ago at Wrigley.

My repertoire is simple: fastball in the high 90s with good command mixed in with a well-timed change-up. That’s all I need.

I don’t throw perfect games, but a cool head can take me real far.