Now that Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf has closed the Adam LaRoche saga by stating that the former first baseman will stay retired for good, here is a reflection on what has been a tumultuous week.
Imagine being the son of a major league baseball player. It must be neat, Eh? Having access to a big league clubhouse. Being able to take ground balls on the field pregame. Having your own locker. Having your dad retire as a result of his employer telling him that you couldn’t spend as much time around the clubhouse. Wait, what about that last part?