Quotes from Johan Santana

I didn't want to go on the DL. I want to keep pitching and competing. They decided it's better for me to take some time off and that's what we're going to do.

We're not done. We're just going to continue playing and hoping to put some wins together again.

I'm not executing my pitches. I'm not commanding my fastball, and I get behind in the count. When I try to throw strikes, I'm getting hurt. That's not the way I pitch.

That no-hitter stuff was a long time ago; I don't think that has anything to do with it. I'm just going through a tough time.

I mean, coming into this season I was just hoping to come back, stay healthy and help the team.

We did this together. We, as a team, made history tonight.

There's times when one play makes the whole difference, one calls makes the whole difference. And tonight it was that call.

I don't feel my best right now, but at the same time, I'm not trying to find any excuses or anything.

I knew that the Mets had never had a no-hitter. I never had one. This is very special. I knew this means a lot to New York.

In the future, I want to be consistent from Day 1. We're still making adjustments. I still believe that I can be better.

When you hear from other players and they're telling you you're the best pitcher in baseball, that makes you feel really good.

It's good to be compared with Randy Johnson, and it's wonderful to be compared to all the best pitchers in the game.

I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.