caulfield12 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/15159499...p-decision-walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Well, it's been said that one night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble. So there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:00 AM) Well, it's been said that one night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble. So there's that. You've won the internet for today and it's barely 9 AM. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Puff piece. Still doesnt hit on why he was asked to dial it back. The kid was taking reps from MLB ballplayers in drills coming off of a s***ty season. Its not "choosing your son" its being an inflexible asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:00 AM) Well, it's been said that one night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble. So there's that. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:03 AM) Puff piece. Still doesnt hit on why he was asked to dial it back. The kid was taking reps from MLB ballplayers in drills coming off of a s***ty season. Its not "choosing your son" its being an inflexible asshole. At least he owns it, though. He says he made the choice to retire, isnt filing a grievance. This could be much uglier than it has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlackSox13 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) You've won the internet for today and it's barely 9 AM. Bravo. Thanks Mike! Had to end my day on a good note before I go to bed. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:04 AM) :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:05 AM) At least he owns it, though. He says he made the choice to retire, isnt filing a grievance. This could be much uglier than it has been True, he could have drawn out something he wouldnt have won, but its still him telling a different story than what happened. What set KW off was Drake standing on the mound taking PFP instead of his actual pitchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 It's left unsaid, but the writer obviously didn't push too hard about the KW angle...just some intimations. Hopefully this puts the "hard feelings" to bed for good and everyone can move on. The LaRoche camp can rest with the idea that his side has been told in more explicit detail and that should be that. Kenny Williams, be smart enough not to comment for once in order to get the last word in and leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 It's left unsaid, but the writer obviously didn't push too hard about the KW angle...just some intimations. Hopefully this puts the "hard feelings" to bed for good and everyone can move on. The LaRoche camp can rest with the idea that his side has been told in more explicit detail and that should be that. Kenny Williams, be smart enough not to comment for once in order to get the last word in and leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizeguy57 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 He admits in the story he didn't really care about playing baseball. Good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:03 AM) Puff piece. Still doesnt hit on why he was asked to dial it back. The kid was taking reps from MLB ballplayers in drills coming off of a s***ty season. Its not "choosing your son" its being an inflexible asshole. I am glad I am not the only one wondering why I read that. There was nothing of substance in there. Even the stuff about Bangkok was glossed over with no real detail or insight. The thing we all want to know about is the conversations between Kenny and Adam, and there is zero in there on it. Not even a note that it was asked, and LaRoche didn't wanto to talk about it. Um, thanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (wizeguy57 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 09:23 AM) He admits in the story he didn't really care about playing baseball. Good riddance. That might be the biggest gem in the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Deadspin @Deadspin 2m2 minutes ago ESPN's insane Adam LaRoche puff piece features LaRoche liberating sex slaves: http://deadsp.in/OhX0vut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 08:28 AM) I am glad I am not the only one wondering why I read that. There was nothing of substance in there. Even the stuff about Bangkok was glossed over with no real detail or insight. The thing we all want to know about is the conversations between Kenny and Adam, and there is zero in there on it. Not even a note that it was asked, and LaRoche didn't wanto to talk about it. Um, thanks? QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 08:30 AM) That might be the biggest gem in the story. I think the story was definitely a lot shorter than it could have been, particularly with the "what will you do about Bangkok now that you are retired?" question left unasked. However, to say he didn't care about baseball seems like a fairly simplistic interpretation of his comment. I am glad he's gone, but I think this article illustrated that maybe everyone is being a bit unfair to all sides in this controversy. Baseball was important to him and his family, but he was having doubts about his priorities. He might not have played again after this season anyway. All it took was one little nudge from the Sox, and he carefully made a tough decision. Based on prior posts, I suspect you +/- 40 years old. Don't you ever have similar thoughts when it comes to your career and family? Do you not care about whatever you do for a living just because it is not your top priority anymore? If your boss said that s/he had to change policy and it impacted your lifestyle choices, wouldn't you consider quitting AND still possibly harbor no ill toward the company. Circumstances change all around. Sometimes there are new co-workers that have a different perspective on how to optimize performance. Sometimes, too much failure makes management think some changes need to be made. Sometimes, you wake up and realize "screw this grind, I need to make a change." To me, that is what seemed to happen with the Sox and LaRoche. They wanted to try something a little different and it did not work for him so he decided to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 08:15 AM) True, he could have drawn out something he wouldnt have won, but its still him telling a different story than what happened. What set KW off was Drake standing on the mound taking PFP instead of his actual pitchers. Is there an article you found this in, or do you just know this stuff via your inside connections? If there's an article out there, I'd be interested to read the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Good f***ing Riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 10:06 AM) Good f***ing Riddance. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Who would have thought so many were right all last year when it was said on here that "LaRoche just doesn't seem to care". Deadspin just went bonkers over this article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 10:15 AM) Who would have thought so many were right all last year when it was said on here that "LaRoche just doesn't seem to care". Deadspin just went bonkers over this article +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Here is the Deadspin piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (God Loves The Infantry @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 10:04 AM) Is there an article you found this in, or do you just know this stuff via your inside connections? If there's an article out there, I'd be interested to read the whole thing. It was in several articles. KW said himself he saw Drake standing on the mound during drills the DAY after he told him to scale it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Sox record without LaDouche, 5-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 13, 2016 -> 10:27 AM) Here is the Deadspin piece. LOL, thats amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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