LaRoche left White Sox

Told to cut down his son's time in the clubhouse, Pierre Turgeon JerseyChicago White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche took a different path: He said he planned to retire and walk away from a $13 million salary. White Sox President Kenny Williams confirmed Wednesday that he twice asked LaRoche in the last week to ''dial it back'' with his 14-year-old son. Williams said Drake LaRoche was a ''quality young kid'' and not a distraction. But he indicated he didn't http://www.officialsabresteamshop.com/Womens_Youth_Rick_Martin_Jersey want anything to deter the team's focus this season. ''Sometimes you have to make http://www.officialsabresteamshop.com/Womens_Youth_Ryan_Miller_Jersey decisions in this world that are unpopular,'' Williams said before Chicago played Milwaukee. The situation quickly bubbled up around spring training and was likely to stir debate beyond the sport. At issue, what's a proper take-your-kid-to-work environment? No word, yet, on what LaRoche would ultimately do or how the White Sox would Shane Doan Jerseyfill his spot if he never comes back. The 36-year-old said Tuesday that he abruptly planned to leave the game. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn termed it a ''personal decision'' without elaborating and LaRoche was asked to reconsider. LaRoche drew plenty of http://www.officialcoyotesproshop.com/Womens_Youth_Antoine_Vermette_Jerseysupport from fellow players. He's is in his second year with the White Sox, his sixth team overall. ''Good for you Roche!'' tweeted former teammate Bryce Harper, the reigning National League MVP. ''Nothing like father and son in the clubhouse..It's a FAMILY game.'' LaRoche knows about that. He grew up in a big league setting, his father and brother both played in the majors. All over baseball, it's been big league culture to see sons in the clubhouse and on the field with their dads for early pregame practice. Ken Griffey Jr., Cal Ripken Jr. and Prince Fielder are among the many stars who came up that way.