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I didn't have good numbers in winter ball, but more importantly, I felt [healthy]. I feel good, almost like I am 100 percent.

Oliver Perez

 

I felt good, but I threw too many pitches and that's why they took me out,

Oliver Perez

 

Everything is a lot better now. My last bullpen was good. I had good location and my mechanics were better. I'm ready [to start].

Oliver Perez

 

I feel good. I threw too many pitches. That's why they took me out, but I used all my pitches, and I felt good.

Oliver Perez

 

That was a good experience for me. The games were very emotional. That's better for your focus and trying to get right for the season.

Oliver Perez

 Experience

I was feeling good and throwing hard, but I was going too quick through my delivery. I have to be more relaxed and more consistent.

Oliver Perez

 

When you have that much pressure, you don't throw good sometimes. I have to enjoy the moment and don't think too much, just play ball and everything is going to be fine.

Oliver Perez

 

Every year is a different year, ... This has been a disappointing year. I have to come to spring training next year prepared to have a good year.

Oliver Perez

 

He's always used that number. He came to me and asked, and I said, 'Yeah.' The number is not special to me. Fifty-nine is the number I first wore in the big leagues, so it was no problem.

Oliver Perez

 

[Over the course of my time covering the Pirates, Perez was a frequent topic of conversation. Right before his last start, McClendon told me:] From a physical standpoint, he's ready to go; now it's just a matter of performing. ... Everything feels good, everything's OK.

Oliver Perez

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