I don't mind the idea of competing for a spot. I don't feel I'm owed anything by the Yankees. I have an opportunity, that's all I can really ask for.
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It gets kind of monotonous doing this over and over again. But once you physically feel good, you get anxious for the season to start.Shawn Chacon
The Bombers struck for another run in the second and two more in the third before knocking Zito out with a pair in the fourth. There's no doubt in my mind this team has a chance to do something good, ... To be a part of it is a blessing.
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I was able to throw everything for strikes, ... I was able to make pitches when I needed to. It was a good day.
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I don't know what it is, but I'm more nervous before a game and when I come out of it, ... The mound is the one place I'm supposed to be. I'm in control and once you make up your mind that you are, nothing can bother you.
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Through five, I did exactly what I wanted to do with most of the pitches. In the sixth inning, just made a couple bad pitches to some good hitters. That was it.
Shawn Chacon
In the simplest terms, I kept the same mentality coming over here, but I also realized I was getting the opportunity to pitch on a really, really, really good team. And I had to take advantage of it.
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