[tdarko]

crockpot,

First off you agreeing with me that players in contract years don't play better so I don't know why you are arguing with me b/c you agree with me.

Secondly, I am not sure why you are writing the second paragraph either...it is basically seconding that happier players are more likely to play better. So yea, I agree with you. I understand about clubhouse chemistry, successful teams, etc. This was exactly my point in talking about happier players and a little nugget/example of this was Soriano's first year with Texas, his worst year to date. He was publicly unhappy about his move and stated that he didn't like it with the Rangers (who does?) and his performance suffered initially. He sucked it up the next year, still not Soriano numbers but much better anyway.

Anyway, you kind of said everything that I was saying...so thanks I guess.

~td