Lance didn't really get along with anyone who left for greener pastures except maybe Van de Velde, who wasn't nearly as much of an asset as Livingston, Hamilton and Landis.
In Every Second Counts they mention that Floyd's first Postal contract was for $60K plus another $40K'ish for making the winning Tour team. He probably quadrupled his salary by leaving. Anyone who doesn't understand those numbers is just an idiot.