Brian Bannister
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"Brian Patrick Bannister" is a former baseball starting pitcher.

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Eventually, I hope they find a spot for both of us.

I like the underdog. Look at me. If everybody played the way they were supposed to, I wouldn't be here.

It was kind of a bittersweet day. My mom was having a tough morning because one child was having surgery and the other had good news.

This whole spring has been tough because Aaron and I have become good friends. I know his preference is to start. I know I'm getting an opportunity and I'm happy about that, but I know it means he's giving up something he wants to do. I know this is about what Aaron can do in the bullpen.

I feel like I'm ready to go out there and pitch.

Whatever role they have for me is fine. I just wanted to prove to myself that I could pitch at this level.

I'm very much interested in the process of pitching.

This is going to be a special team. It's a lot of responsibility, but I'm looking forward to it. That's why I've prepared the way I have the last three years in the minor leagues, to get to this point, so I can contribute and they feel like I'm ready.

I was nervous. I know what's at stake.