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White Sox OF Adam Eaton says team 'lost a leader' in Adam LaRoche's son

The Adam LaRoche-White Sox fiasco keeps getting more bizarre.

LaRoche abruptly retired earlier this week after White Sox vice president Ken Williams told him he could no longer bring his 14-year-old son, Drake, to the clubhouse. The response from Chicago players was mixed, as some considered boycotting Wednesday's spring training game following LaRoche's announcement while others reportedly complained about the constant presence of Drake.

White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton had one of the strongest reactions to Drake's departure, saying that he was "more than just a kid that came to the clubhouse.