Well, lifeless or not, giving up approximately 200 less runs YTD this year vs last year has helped us win games (since runs scored are lower/equal to last year--despite Prince and Braun having MUCH better years). Winning will make everyone happier and more carefree (and help avoid lifelessness). This really boils down to better pitching (since we know its not our defense), i.e. Greinke and Marcum (I look at KRod as the cure for RR's bullpen mismanagement issues). I would never defend Macha's personality or clubhouse management because it sucked, and RR clearly has that over Macha (and many other managers); but I do think Macha would have had a better shot at success given this year's roster compared to last year's.