getting the opportunity to watch this guy hit, every day, his approach at the plate…wow. It sure seems like he knows exactly what he’s looking for, and doesn’t miss his pitch when he gets it. And if he doesn’t, he’ll gladly take the walk. He seems equally adept from both sides of the plate. Oh, and I don’t think the Angels have missed a beat with his defense at 1B, either.

Here’s the money quote: “To me, when you see truly great players, they always have that extra edge, that killer instinct. Well, if this guy has it, he doesn’t project it.”

What does that even mean? That is to say, I speak English and I know the words in those sentences, but arranged in that manner, they really mean nothing. What, exactly, is the “extra edge” or “killer instinct,” and how does one “project” it? If it’s a look of calm determination, of a guy who’s not rattled by what’s going on…Teix sure looks like he’s got it to me. He’s one cool customer. What’s he supposed to “look” like?