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I understand the sentiment but what other employer would allow you to bring you child to work every day?

Veteran Chicago White Sox slugger Adam LaRoche is retiring from baseball and walking away from a reported $13 million – because team officials had asked him to stop bringing his 14-year-old son into the clubhouse every day.

LaRoche, 36, officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, writing on Twitter: "Thank u Lord for the game of baseball and for giving me way more than I ever deserved! #FamilyFirst"

White Sox Executive Vice President Ken Williams insisted to Fox Sports he had only asked LaRoche to "dial it back" when it came to bringing his son Drake to practice and into the clubhouse.

The teen traveled with LaRoche on road games for several years and even had his own locker in the White Sox clubhouse next to his father's locker.

Drake would often attend batting practice and meet with players, according to the Chicago Tribune. The issue became hot-button for the team, prompting a two-hour meeting with leadership earlier in the week.

Williams told the Tribune that the situation had become excessive – even though Drake is well-liked by players and management – and that he felt that he needed to draw the line.

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