LaRoche plans to retire and walk away from a $13 million salary and the Chicago White Sox due to the controversy over his son's time in the clubhouse.
In a statement to the media Friday, LaRoche says he felt it necessary to provide his perspective.
LaRoche's entire statement is below:
Given the suddenness of my departure and the stir it has caused in both the media and the clubhouse, I feel (cont) https://t.co/xldpeJb1Ay
— Adam LaRoche (@e3laroche) March 18, 2016