FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2015, file photo, Chicago White Sox's Adam LaRoche, left, and his son Drake walk to the White Sox's clubhouse during a photo day before a baseball spring training workout in Phoenix. Kudos to Adam LaRoche for wanting to spend time with his son, and walking away from a $13 million salary to make sure that happened. But there's nothing wrong with the White Sox telling the now-retired first baseman that "Bring Your Child To Work Day" couldn't be every day. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The chairman of the Chicago White Sox says he has "complete faith" in his team's front office in the aftermath of the Adam LaRoche flap.
Jerry Reinsdorf released a statement Sunday saying he's met with LaRoche, team executives and some players. He said he has "complete faith" in the skills and abilities of club's leadership group.
LaRoche left the team earlier this week after being told by executive Kenny Williams to cut down his 14-year-old son's clubhouse access. The first baseman said he planned to retire.
The situation quickly bubbled up, with many White Sox players backing LaRoche. Star pitcher Chris Sale implied Williams had misled the team.
"As with many things in life, much of this was a result of miscommunication and misunderstanding rather than this being a case of anyone not telling the truth," Reinsdorf said.
"I do not believe there is anyone to directly blame in this situation. While there is no doubt this might have been handled differently ... this is an internal matter that we have discussed and now resolved," he said.
FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2011, file photo, Chicago White Sox's general manager Kenny Williams talks to reporters before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago. Chicago ace Chris Sale accused Williams of lying as the team remained in an uproar over the retirement of Adam LaRoche. LaRoche has said he is retiring after Williams asked that his 14-year-old son, Drake, spend less time around the team. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2015, file photo, Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale stretches before he pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Chicago ace accused general manager Kenny Williams of lying as the team remained in an uproar over the retirement of Adam LaRoche. LaRoche has said he is retiring after Williams asked that his 14-year-old son, Drake, spend less time around the team. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
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