Putting aside whether there was a formal agreement or an informal agreement, whether LaRoche is a good guy or Williams is an ass, and all of the other nuances that could be a part of this, the idea that a kid should have free access to the clubhouse and facilities is absurd to me. I get that a baseball team is not the typical place of employment, but I couldn't find any fault with anyone- coach, player, or FO person- who found this inappropriate. How mature Drake is or how well liked he is by the players is irrelevant.
Now Williams may have handled this in a really shitty way. I'm not going to defend him. And if LaRoche felt it was more important to spend all of his time with his son than play another year, he should do what makes him happy. I just can't get past the issue, whether permission was given or not and whether anyone complained or not, that this arrangement should ever have been allowed.
Now Williams may have handled this in a really shitty way. I'm not going to defend him. And if LaRoche felt it was more important to spend all of his time with his son than play another year, he should do what makes him happy. I just can't get past the issue, whether permission was given or not and whether anyone complained or not, that this arrangement should ever have been allowed.