The Phillies pushed him early in the season to turn up the volume and attack. Stay on the gas pedal, manager Gabe Kapler told him. But Velasquez had a 5.70 ERA through his first four starts. Perhaps that was not the best mind-set to have. The Phillies told him to then find a calm, relaxed demeanor. Velasquez thought that would be a better attitude and he opened himself up to music.