White Sox's LaRoche retires with year left on deal (Yahoo Sports)

Adam LaRoche surprised the Chicago White Sox by telling them Tuesday he intends to retire, leaving $13 million on the table. General manager Rick Hahn said that LaRoche told his teammates in a clubhouse meeting Tuesday morning and was asked to reconsider his decision. LaRoche, 36, signed a two-year deal for $25 million with the White Sox a year ago.