A Picture Ode to My Favorite LaRoche; Adam

The Brother's Laroche sitting on the bench support their other "brothers" despite
Adam just learning he was traded.

Images of Adam's final game as a Pirate ~
he was getting ready to take a few warm-up swings in the batter's box.

A rare glimpse at Adam wearing "high water" socks during a throw back game earlier in June. Here he is w/ 3rd base coach, Tony Beasley after the 3rd out of the inning were he was on base. Out of the 3 games this summer where the Pirates wore some sort of throw back uni where tall socks was the look, this was the only game where Adam made an appearance. My Favorite Laroche girls jocked Adam had it in his contract that he refused to wear tall socks -- don't blame him there cuz he doesn't wear it well at all. He doesn't have the look I say!

This is a shot of Adam's great defensive abilities. Note how he uses his tall/long legs to stretch himself out and make the play at first to complete the double
play from either Jack or Freddy!



Adam is always ready to handle a pick-off attempt. Here you see Adam taking the throw from the pitcher as the base-runner dives back for safety. Again, notice how he uses his tall frame to protect against a stolen base. He's very leggy that Adam is!

Here's the strange stance that at times got the job done and
at times left us hang'n like a jilted bride at the alter.

The brother's Laroche sharing tender moments w/
Tony Beasley during batting practice.

I know I've posted this one before, but it's worth posting again. For about a full season, I've had the joy to watch Adam and Andy Laroche play the game they both love together - Andy at 3rd base and Adam at 1st. How cool that must have been
to feed your brother the ball for outs on a nightly basis?!

The other half of My Favorite Laroche always liked to say that Adam loved home cook'n. Well, despite his recent batting slump, eailer in the season that was true. Adam loved to go long yard at PNC Park. Here is Adam rounding 3rd
after hitting a bomb during a game.