Some players take time to adjust to a different team and league.
Jim Edmonds' transition was as simple as changing uniforms. You just have to take advantage of whatever situation you're in. True to his philosophy, Edmonds is making a major impact in his first season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire respects his new teammate's contributions so much that he threatened to boycott the All-Star Game if Edmonds wasn't chosen. Even though I know he was kidding, it's nice to have respect from other players and have your teammates stick up for you.