His new catcher hasn't seen a chip on the shoulder, either. Rather, he has seen things way more impressive.
"When you get behind the scenes, you see him be there at 5 in the morning in Spring Training working out," Brian McCann said. "His preparation is off the charts. You know why he's a Cy Young Award winner. He's incredible."
McCann was speaking in a happy Astros clubhouse moments after a 3-0 victory over the Mariners on Monday night at Minute Maid Park.