Clayton feuds with Curtis on web site
Last Updated: Friday, November 10, 2000 | 11:59 PM ET
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Clayton and Curtis have feuded throughout the season over the music played in the Rangers' clubhouse.
A story headlined Cancer in the clubhouse, and attributed to Clayton, said: "We were a team that had a good atmosphere. A team that won the West two years ago, a team that had great chemistry in which everybody got along. That feeling is gone in 2000.
"We may overcome this problem or the problem will be the demise of the ballclub. This is all due to one person and his self pride, not respecting the rights of others. I respect the rights of my teammates and the authority of my manager so I will not take any active role in playing music in the clubhouse."
Clayton said Curtis was unfriendly the first time the players met in spring training and they have no relationship.
Curtis was acquired by Texas in an offseason trade with the New York Yankees.
"I won't stoop so low as to talk about Chad as a person because it is not my purpose to judge anyone," Clayton wrote. "In fact, I don't give a damn about Chad.
"What I have a problem with is the lack of respect he brings to the clubhouse. But maybe this situation will teach us all how to get along with each other."
