I realize this is an almost impossible question to answer unless some of the players have confided in you about it, but does the criticism of Hanley Ramirez on the radio and TV bother him? I've heard people absolutely destroy him, saying he is untradeable and has no position and isn't good for the clubhouse. I'm just wondering if players get motivated with that type or talk, or if they care.
-- Steve, South Weber, Utah
You'd probably be surprised just how aware players are of criticism like this. The main reason is that friends and family members tend to tell these players a lot of what they hear.