Oakland hasn't been able to put many wins on the board, but Jason Giambi owners don't care. The A's are a lot better than Texas, winning nearly half of their games. But they are over 17 games behind the red hot Mariners. Winnings Means Everything Winning motivates. Just ask owners who jumped on some of the red-hot, but undrafted, Twins, Mariners, and Cubs.
Every year there are players who become viable fantasy stars because they are motivated by winning.
The fact the Twins are in first place on June 5th is the main reason Mientkiewicz has such great numbers. Cameron is doing the little things to help his team win this year. The best 2nd baseman in the league so far. And drive in a ton of runs while you're at it. 21 saves in the first two months.