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Baseball star Adam LaRoche walks away from $13MILLION and retires because the Chicago White Sox said his son, 14, had to stop hanging around the clubhouse every day

  • Adam LaRoche, 36, is retiring from playing baseball for the White Sox
  • Decision comes after he was asked to limit amount of time his 14-year-old son, Drake, spent in team's clubhouse
  • Team's president says Drake is 'very welcome,' but he asked LaRoche for him not to bring his son everyday like he had done in the past
  • He signed a two-year deal for $25 million with the team a year ago 
  • LaRoche also had played for the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox 

By REGINA F. GRAHAM FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and ASSOCIATED PRESS

PUBLISHED: 20:41 EST, 15 March 2016 | UPDATED: 07:48 EST, 17 March 2016

 

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Adam LaRoche surprised the Chicago White Sox by telling them Tuesday he intends to retire, leaving $13million on the table after he was asked to limit the amount of time his son spent in the clubhouse.

The team's president, Kenny Williams, asked LaRoche not to bring his 14-year-old son Drake into the clubhouse on an everyday basis, which he reportedly had done during the last season, according to NBC Chicago. 

'[Drake is] very welcome just as all our players' kids are and always have been, really,' Williams told NBC Chicago. 

'I mean our policy is not changing. The thing I asked for in this particular situation was for it to be not an everyday thing and to dial it back.'

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Retiring: Adam LaRoche surprised the Chicago White Sox by announcing he intends to retire, leaving $13million on the table after he was asked to limit the amount of time his son, Drake, spent in the clubhouse. They are pictured together above last June
 
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Retiring: Adam LaRoche surprised the Chicago White Sox by announcing he intends to retire, leaving $13million on the table after he was asked to limit the amount of time his son, Drake, spent in the clubhouse. They are pictured together above last June

The team's president, Kenny Williams, asked LaRoche not to bring his 14-year-old son Drake into the clubhouse on an everyday basis, which he reportedly had done during the last season. Adam and his son are pictured together above last February
 
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The team's president, Kenny Williams, asked LaRoche not to bring his 14-year-old son Drake into the clubhouse on an everyday basis, which he reportedly had done during the last season. Adam and his son are pictured together above last February

The 36-year-old sent the above message on Twitter about his retirement on Tuesday

The 36-year-old sent the above message on Twitter about his retirement on Tuesday

Williams was concerned that allowing children to the clubhouse every day could become 'something that can get out of hand', NBC Chicago reported.  

'We didn't realize the level at which is was taking place, whether it be on buses and planes and in the clubhouse and on the field in different places, that really kind of crystallized some things for us,' Williams told the television station.

He added that LaRoche's son is 'loved by everyone around here', but declined to say whether or not any of the players had complained about the boy's presence in the clubhouse. 

'Unfortunately this turned into a thing and it didn't have to be a thing but now we need to address it,' Williams told NBC Chicago.

 

General manager Rick Hahn said that LaRoche told his teammates in a clubhouse meeting Tuesday morning and was asked to reconsider his plan, which Hahn characterized as a 'personal decision.'

On Tuesday afternoon, LaRoche tweeted: 'Thank U (sic) Lord for the game of baseball and for giving me way more than I ever deserved! #familyfirst.'


 
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Williams said that LaRoche's son is 'loved by everyone around here', but declined to say whether or not any of the players had complained about the boy's presence in the clubhouse. Adam and his son are pictured together above last February

 

 
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LaRoche told his teammates in a clubhouse meeting Tuesday morning and was asked to reconsider his plan

 
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LaRoche, 36, signed a two-year deal for $25million with the White Sox a year ago. But he struggled in 2015, batting just .207 with 12 homers. 

The first baseman-turned-designated hitter hadn't played since early this month due to back spasms.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura said he tried to talk LaRoche out of quitting.

'He made his mind up and I respect him for that,' said Ventura.

According to NBC Chicago, Williams confirmed that LaRoche signed his retirement papers, but as of Tuesday night, the White Sox have not filed them with the league yet. 

Williams said that there's chance he could change his mind. 

'He was encouraged to think about it for a couple of days and get back to us,' he told NBC Chicago.

As for the reaction by LaRoche's teammates, Ventura said that the team wants it 'to be more about LaRoche than anything else.'

LaRoche's teammate Bryce Harper tweeted the above message after finding out about his retirement plans

LaRoche's teammate Bryce Harper tweeted the above message after finding out about his retirement plans

LaRoche also had played for the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Over his career, he had a .260 batting average and 255 home runs.
 
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LaRoche also had played for the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Over his career, he had a .260 batting average and 255 home runs.

'They respect this guy a lot. He gets the respect so when he says it, it takes a while for it to sink in for guys,' Ventura said.

LaRoche also had played for the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. Over his career, he had a .260 batting average and 255 home runs. 

In 2010 and 2012, LaRoche drove in 100 runs, and hit a career high 33 homers in 2012.

LaRoche explained in 2013 to the Washington Post what it meant to have his son with him all the time. 

'It's like having your son and your best friend alongside you all day long, at work, which never gets to happen,' LaRoche said. 

'I don't know many jobs where you can bring your kid and not have to put him in daycare somewhere. It's been awesome.'



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This is a nice story but why should you be bringing your kid with you to work? As for the putting him in daycare comment, doesn't he have to go to school?

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I actually agree with management here. Even the most well behaved children affect the tenor of a room. If a guy wants to say **** because of a missed play or hurt groin muscle or directed at someone else. If the guys want to have frank conversations about their jock itch or scratching another itch.

These are grown up WORKING (even if it is at a game). They have a right to be adults and not worry about the child(runs) sensibilities.

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Well, it seems pretty entitled to me. Sorry the work place is not your personal babysitter. Also, there is a liability to the business. Ridiculous.

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He's 14, not 4.

I heard the story this morning & it sounded like the son just loved baseball and being with his dad. Better that than doing drugs...

But, liability, THAT I understand.

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I also wondered why the kid wasn't in school. It is great that father & son are so tight but seriously who takes their kid to work every day?

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What is this &amp stuff?

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What is this &amp stuff?

 The board is glitchy every time anyone uses the and sign they get that instead.  I think quotes are glitch too but I don't use them like I use and sign.



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Well, it seems pretty entitled to me. Sorry the work place is not your personal babysitter. Also, there is a liability to the business. Ridiculous.

 14 year olds don't need babysitters.  

 

He he undoubtedly has plenty of money.  He can sit out a year and come back--or saty retired.  

 

I dont disagree that management has a right to do what they did--but then he also has the right to retire.



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The kid is probably tutored at home, so it would be easy for him to go with dad to practices. Since other kids attend with their fathers, this really shouldn't be that big a deal. Up until this scenario, it hasn't been an issue. No rule was in place prior and I'm not sure there is a new rule in place now.

So what if one dad brings his kid only once a month and the next dad brings his kid twice a week, there was not a rule prior.

Personally, if dad has the money to retire so he can be with his son, more power to him. He's a good father, IMHO. Much better then the ton of dead beats out there.

There is not a single comment stating the kid was/is disruptive either.

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It's very presumptuous to think other people want YOUR kid at work. They don't. So u wanna quit then quit .

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If he brings his kid to work, then other people will bring their kids to work, and next thing you know, it's looking like a daycare. Players will have to mind their Ps and Qs because there are children around.

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They don't have to mind anything. The kids don't belong there.

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Someone complained. So, it was bothering someone....

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They don't have to mind anything. The kids don't belong there.

They are letting other kids come without a problem. So why THIS particular kid? Just because it's daily?

We don't know how often other dads bring their kids do we?

Who are YOU to say kids don't belong there?

Obviously THEY let other kids come without a problem. And, they (management) do not plan on changing allowing kids to come with their dads. Just THIS kid.



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Someone complained. So, it was bothering someone....

So, the complainer wins. 



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Management decided no. So no kids don't belong there. And the job of the players is to focus on their jobs and not play nurse maid.

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Someone complained. So, it was bothering someone....

So, the complainer wins. 

Looks like it.  It happens.  Especially when it could affect their job performance. 



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Just like when I coach. No parents allowed in the gym during practice.

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It's a legitimate complaint. If even one player can't focus because of it then it should be a no go.

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What if the kid gets hit in the head with a baseball? That kid belongs in school with the rest of his peers. Daily is a bit much. ugh.

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I think its great that he put his kid first and that he could put his kid first. He's lucky enough to have enough money to walk away.

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They allowed it for a long time.

The question remains whether or not they are a better team at this point. A 36 year old is not exactly in the prime of his career, and his lifetime BA is not overwhelming, so they might not miss him that much. On the other hand, they didn't cut him, so they seemed to think he was worth the 13 mil at some point.

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They allowed it for a long time.

The question remains whether or not they are a better team at this point. A 36 year old is not exactly in the prime of his career, and his lifetime BA is not overwhelming, so they might not miss him that much. On the other hand, they didn't cut him, so they seemed to think he was worth the 13 mil at some point.

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I think its great that he put his kid first and that he could put his kid first. He's lucky enough to have enough money to walk away.

 I put my kids first.  But I would not presume to take them to work.



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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
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I think its great that he put his kid first and that he could put his kid first. He's lucky enough to have enough money to walk away.

 I put my kids first.  But I would not presume to take them to work.

I'm not so sure that's necessarily putting your kid first. It's unrealistic in the real world. 



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Oh I think we have all known that parent. Bringing your kid every once in a while is fine, but then someone takes advantage and other people start getting annoyed about it or figure if that person gets away with it then they should bring their kids too and it becomes a problem.

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This kid should be socializing with kids his own age, doing age appropriate things with friends. Dad should be supporting him in that. How about attending one of his son's ballgames or school functions? I'm with management on this one. They did the right thing.

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If they are not banning all kids, just this one, doesn't that make you think maybe there is more to this?

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If they are not banning all kids, just this one, doesn't that make you think maybe there is more to this?

They didn't ban him.  They just told him that he could not come every day... 



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If they are not banning all kids, just this one, doesn't that make you think maybe there is more to this?

 They aren't banning him, they just don't want him there everyday. It sounds like he is the only kid who came everyday.



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If they are not banning all kids, just this one, doesn't that make you think maybe there is more to this?

 They aren't banning him, they just don't want him there everyday. It sounds like he is the only kid who came everyday.

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I think its great that he put his kid first and that he could put his kid first. He's lucky enough to have enough money to walk away.

 I put my kids first.  But I would not presume to take them to work.

 You are not a professional baseball player.  Maybe if you owned some business where the kid wanted to be their who you might take them.  I think this is a very special circumstance that doesn't apply to the average working person.

If I could take Gordito to work with me some of the time I would.



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I think its great that he put his kid first and that he could put his kid first. He's lucky enough to have enough money to walk away.

 I put my kids first.  But I would not presume to take them to work.

 You are not a professional baseball player.  Maybe if you owned some business where the kid wanted to be their who you might take them.  I think this is a very special circumstance that doesn't apply to the average working person.

If I could take Gordito to work with me some of the time I would.

 Some of the time... but not every day. 



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If they are not banning all kids, just this one, doesn't that make you think maybe there is more to this?

 They aren't banning him, they just don't want him there everyday. It sounds like he is the only kid who came everyday.

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It definitely depends on the job. If you're a surgeon, you're not going to bring your kid into the operating room.

Kids know how to play baseball by the time they're his age.

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If they are not banning all kids, just this one, doesn't that make you think maybe there is more to this?

 He added that LaRoche's son is 'loved by everyone around here', but declined to say whether or not any of the players had complained about the boy's presence in the clubhouse.

None of the other kids come every day.

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This kid should be socializing with kids his own age, doing age appropriate things with friends. Dad should be supporting him in that. How about attending one of his son's ballgames or school functions? I'm with management on this one. They did the right thing.

 Pretty hard to attend his sons ballgames when he's either on the road or playing his own games all year.



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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  



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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  

 No, he didn't.  He was abiding by the terms of his contract which said his son was allowed to be there EVERY DAY. 



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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  

 No, he didn't.  He was abiding by the terms of his contract which said his son was allowed to be there EVERY DAY. 

 It was in his contract and he didn't fight it?

Interesting.

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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  

 No, he didn't.  He was abiding by the terms of his contract which said his son was allowed to be there EVERY DAY. 

I haven't seen the contract but if it said EVERY DAY than they dodged a bullet.  All they asked him to do was to dial it back.  



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From Ken Williams: "I asked Adam, said, 'Listen, our focus, our interest, our desire this year is to make sure we give ourselves every opportunity to focus on a daily basis on getting better. All I'm asking you to do with regard to bringing your kid to the ballpark is dial it back.'"I don't think he should be here 100 percent of the time - and he has been here 100 percent, every day, in the clubhouse. I said that I don't even think he should be here 50 percent of the time. Figure it out, somewhere in between."We all think his kid is a great young man. I just felt it should not be every day, that's all. You tell me, where in this country can you bring your child to work every day?"

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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  

 No, he didn't.  He was abiding by the terms of his contract which said his son was allowed to be there EVERY DAY. 

I haven't seen the contract but if it said EVERY DAY than they dodged a bullet.  All they asked him to do was to dial it back.  



-- Edited by msrock on Thursday 17th of March 2016 04:25:54 PM

 Then they shouldn't have put it in the contract.



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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  

 No, he didn't.  He was abiding by the terms of his contract which said his son was allowed to be there EVERY DAY. 

 It was in his contract and he didn't fight it?

Interesting.

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 I'm surprised, too.  The article is on yahoo.



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More news: it was actually part of the contract that he had with the team that his son could be there. The team was changing the terms of a contract.

I still say good riddance.  This guy took advantage of the situation.  I would love to see the contract for the specifics of what was said.  

 No, he didn't.  He was abiding by the terms of his contract which said his son was allowed to be there EVERY DAY. 

I haven't seen the contract but if it said EVERY DAY than they dodged a bullet.  All they asked him to do was to dial it back.  



-- Edited by msrock on Thursday 17th of March 2016 04:25:54 PM

 Then they shouldn't have put it in the contract.

 I haven't seen the contract, so I don't know the specifics... but if it said every day, I don't think they'll make that mistake again.  lol. 



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Thanks, husker. I'm guessing he wanted his son to know that HE was more important.

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Thanks, husker. I'm guessing he wanted his son to know that HE was more important.

flan

I suppose my kids never knew that because I didn't sign a contract allowing them to come to work with me everyday.  Oh well. 

 

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