White Sox' details the difficulties leading a clubhouse while injured – NBC Sports Chicago

Recently, negative comments about the White Sox clubhouse from former players have dropped. The comments from former reliever Keynan Middleton, reaffirmed by Lance Lynn, addressed the alleged lack of structure and accountability in the team’s clubhouse. Middleton recounted a player sleeping in the bullpen, a young player missing PFPs (pitcher fielding practices) and an overarching “no rules” environment. One of the clubhouse leaders, Liam Hendriks, talked about his difficulty taking a leadership role while spending ample time away from the team. This season, he’s battled cancer from January to April and recently underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery. “It’s been very hard for me to act in that kind of leadership role and try to take charge of things because I haven’t been on the field,” Hendriks said to the media Friday. “I don’t feel like I’ve earned that credit this year but not going out there. I’m a big “follow the leader” (advocate). OK, I’ll do this, people fall in line.” Hendriks is one of the most outspoken, candid voices in the White Sox locker room. The White Sox closer is wonderfully profane and animated. He’s profoundly intelligent too. His knowledge stems further from that of his capabilities in the
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