“I know that’s always been big with some people — clubhouse chemistry,� Leyland said. “That’s the most overblown thing in the world. It’s all bull. When I was in Pittsburgh, we had fights in the clubhouse. Did it matter? We still won three division titles. I’ve had teams that went out to dinner together and chapel together and they couldn’t win a freakin’ game.

“It’s big in the media, ‘Oh, he’s great in the clubhouse.’ Let me tell you something: I don’t give a [hoot] what he’s like in the clubhouse. I care what he’s like in the batter’s box, on the mound, or shortstop, or centerfield. People are different. Personalities are different. That’s OK.�

Other teams of his felt the same.

So why do you think the chemistry has changed? Could it be Pedro?

Dave

You also have to consider the team dynamic. Last year they had great chemistry. This year quotes from the players say something is missing.

Do we want him here?

Dave

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To Dave: No. This year’s chemistry has changed, and not for the better. It is more fragile and Bradley will not help. – JD

The problem with Bradley is his idea of good behavior and everybody else’s idea are two different things. I’m not saying he’d be Pacman Jones, but he’s gone off the deep end everywhere he has been and will implode here. I wouldn’t bet he’d be good for three or four months.

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To Mel: Teams don’t lose because of role players like Ledee. Teams lose with clubhouse cancers such as Bradley. -JD

Would you rather have Ricky Ledee than Bradley?

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To Benny: I’d rather have neither. But, Ledee is less of a headache. Bradley is sour milk. You don’t want to take a sip. – JD