MLB.com link:

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200902283963737

Here is a quick recap of the video interview:

Marquez on comparison to Jon Garland: "Can't be a bad thing to be compared to someone with such a good sinker."

Feels his curve ball ("knuckle curve") has improved.

Is working on a slider, which he started throwing a little over a year ago, aiming to be a four-pitch pitcher.

reporter: "What did you hear about ozzie before you actually came?"

Marquez: "Best manager to play for"

reporter: (laughing)

Marquez: "That's honestly what I heard, (when) talking to a couple of guys."

Everyone gather around, it's time for a celebration. That's right, you heard it here first; today is Mr. Nicholas Paul Punto's birthday, as well as my own. The family that is southsidesox.com may know some of the similarities between us, but for those that don't, I will gladly point them out:

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