Teix House in Westlake, Texas

by Kristy_Joe on Dec 20, 2008 12:06 AM PST

FYI, Westlake has the highest per capita income in the U.S. (don't think too many people live there). In L.A. it's La Canada Flintridge, which comes in 7th, I believe. Many places in Maryland and Virginia have very high per capita incomes as well.

Just a question though. If Teix turned down $140 mill from Texas for 7 years and therefore they traded him to Atlanta, then what would make us think he would take $20 mill anywhere else for 8 years?

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good point. and here is another one...

if this guy loves the east coast so much the why the hell does he live in Texas???

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Dec 20, 2008 12:32 AM PST reply actions

Interesting point. Makes you realize that until the trading dealine of 2007,

he was an established resident of Texas. He’s been using the U-Haul ever since………looking for place to drop it off.

by wumbug on Dec 20, 2008 12:40 AM PST up reply actions

I think part of the idea with rejecting Texas...

Is that Texas has no legitimate chance of winning in the next five to ten years, knock on wood, beyond possibly getting into the first round. Which is also what makes it essentially necessary for the Halos to give Teix good insurance that they’ll be making it past the first round with him on board for many years to come.

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Dec 20, 2008 1:53 AM PST reply actions

It's all about the money....

Like many entertainers with too much money, they live in states with ZERO state income tax. Texas does not have state income tax, so I suspect that’s at least a consideration in why he has a home in Texas.

by mustard_man on Dec 20, 2008 4:03 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

well played.

by Downing Rules on Dec 20, 2008 9:28 AM PST up reply actions

house has been on the market for over a year

the post was edited by the moderator to remove the link, which had the pictures and location address.

by Kristy_Joe on Dec 20, 2008 9:52 AM PST up reply actions

the link did'nt work anyway

Recipient of the 2008 "The Iron Man" award from scottnak of Halos Heaven!

by 44FAN on Dec 20, 2008 10:38 AM PST up reply actions

the moderator corrected the link and it works now

Recipient of the 2008 "The Iron Man" award from scottnak of Halos Heaven!

by 44FAN on Dec 20, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions

Im pretty sure

that it was 140/8 years. That really makes it a different story, because 20 M would be about right what Tex was thinking he was gonna get (200M/10 years=20M/yr)

Lets go angels

by anaheim angels on Dec 20, 2008 10:24 AM PST reply actions

Hey

that house is very nice. I say we get a Halos Heaven March all the way up to his front door. That will get him to stay here for sure.

"Throw some CHED!"

by angelskid2210 on Dec 20, 2008 11:52 AM PST reply actions

Interesting neighborhood...

Teix has morecompetition there than in the FA market. Values are declining, apparently. I wish the same could be said of slick-fielding mashers.

Looks like there is some kind of exodus from that street Tough times indeed.

"…he has a 2 seam ‘heavy’ fastball that has sink but he does not throw a ‘sinker’." Angel Aviator on Jake Peavy.

by GarretSaysSuckIt on Dec 20, 2008 3:29 PM PST reply actions

Top of the market

Seems like Teix bought at market high and would take a bath if he sold.

On a similar note wouldn’t it be something if the owners have had enough and the G.M.‘s will do a little of the illegal colluding (collusion), telling Mark and Boras that they’ve moved on.

The Angels seem to be posturing towards a 3 way trade resulting in the acquisition of first baseman Joey Votto from the Reds. The Red Sox really don’t need Mark, as they have Youkilis and Lowell. The O’s and Nats, well would acquiring Mark really make the team competitive? Is it really worth that kind of money if the Angels and Red Sox drop out of the bidding?

One should remember that Mark has never finished higher than 7th place in the MVP balloting. Fielding first base is probably the easiest of all infield positions. Just look at how much money Kotch makes. Teix’s fielding is not an upgrade.

So is this player really worth all that much?

by Kristy_Joe on Dec 20, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions

The Angels are not getting Votto dude.

This is the worst offseason in years. I do not even want to talk about it.

by hauldog on Dec 20, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

Who up and made you the G.M.?

If the Angels can work a deal for a decent first baseman, then let them do it. Lets face it, Figgins is spent, and money talks. Do you think Figgins is gonna regain some foot or bat speed?

by Kristy_Joe on Dec 20, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions

I think he likes the deal

But doesn’t think it is going to happen.

by bruinbrah on Dec 20, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions

Yup, he's just a good 'ol boy, a regular Hank Hill

Sheee-it …… and you’re seriously entertaining the notion of becoming a Chowd? Just get over yourself, tell Boras to f-off, sign with the Halos, and the OC is YOURS.

You ever feel as if your mind had started to erode?

by PieceOfAase on Dec 21, 2008 7:38 AM PST reply actions

Homes for Sale

Interestingly, here’s a couple other Angel greats with homes on the market…

Steve Finley and Edgardo Alfonzo will forever be indelibly linked in the minds and scarred retinas of Angels fans throughout the Stoneman era.

Anyhoo, Teix’ and another baseball dweeb with far too much cash on their hands.

(Fin’, ‘Fonz, and Teix’ listings for prospective HH buyers.)