I've reassessed. LaRoche yesterday was worse than LaRoche on Opening Day. He was only 0 for 3 with 3Ks on OD but he did have a walk. Yesterday, he was 0 for 5 with 2Ks and no walks. The only way he got to first base yesterday was on defense.
And that last at-bat yesterday, is like grape juice on the white carpet...a stain that won't easily be removed.