Adam LaRoche showed up for spring training as eager as any Chicago White Sox player for a fresh start. LaRoche is looking to rebound after struggling with a switch to designated hitter, and the White Sox are trying to establish themselves as playoff contenders following a season that went awry. Brimming with high expectations after acquiring LaRoche, Melky Cabrera, Jeff Samardzija and David Robertson in a series of high-profile moves, the White Sox became one of the major leagues' biggest disappointments.
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