"It's clubhouse chemistry," Zito said.

One of the chief talents of the corps of city players appears to be their feel for clubhouse chemistry.

Some in the Yankees' organization wonder if the team's strong clubhouse chemistry will have any impact on Sheffield.

"He didn't lead in the modern sense," Dr. Brown said, scoffing at team meetings, pep talks and clubhouse chemistry.

The Blue Jays hope the clubhouse chemistry is new, too.

Tellem said that Mussina would make a "baseball decision" based on going to a winning organization with solid clubhouse chemistry that is near Montoursville.

Before the Cubs could win, Baylor said, they had to change their clubhouse chemistry.

"What you see are very positive trend lines both offensively and defensively and in terms of clubhouse chemistry and managerial leadership," he said.

Will the Mets' "clubhouse chemistry" improve?

New Yorkers love to talk about clubhouse chemistry.