I got to pitch. I just didn't have very many opportunities [for the Yankees], and a lot of opportunities in the first half were just one hitter, ... I'm not laying blame or anything like that. That's a simple fact. I got to go out there on a consistent basis and I felt like I pitched OK.

306

I enjoyed playing for the Nationals, ... They have some young players that could play. I'm going to leave my options open.

255

It's a little strange. You never figure something like this happening with just a couple of days left in the season, but as soon as you think you've seen everything, something else comes up, ... I'm happy to come over here and help them out.

248

Jim [Bowden, Washington GM] said there was interest on both sides of that rivalry.

175

I was pretty surprised by the trade, ... I found out on Wednesday that something was going on. I guess [the Red Sox are getting me to face the Yankees]. I'm throwing the ball pretty well, and Boston is a great place to play.

170

There's going to be some bumps. I just hope they're not big enough to throw this thing off.

132

It's always good to be wanted. It's not something you really expect. I don't know if this has happened before this late in the season.

130

It's always nice to be wanted, even at this late date. When I found about this it actually made me laugh.

89

The magnitude of this calamity is beyond comprehension, ... It's like Sept. 11 all over again.

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