"I consider myself the type of pitcher who gets stronger late in games, the more I pitch," Matsuzaka said. "Today I was true to myself in that sense." - On his first start (a win) versus the Kansas City Royals, 4-5-2007

"I'm feeling comfortable with the changes in climate. I'm told what to expect in each region. I'm not too concerned with the climate changes in each city."

"David Cone is a pitcher that had similar type of stuff when he was in his prime. Similar body types. You're looking at 6-foot right-handers that can command a number of pitches and have above average velocity and can throw any one of those pitches at any time in the count. For a reference point, that would be comparable." - John Farrell

"It's tough [as a catcher] adapting to his style. He's not locked into any one pitch in any one count, and he doesn't favor either side of the plate. It makes me have to think ahead." - Jason Varitek