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Three cheers for White Sox wheeler-dealer Hahn

Hahn's Solo:

Has White Sox GM Rick Hahn had himself a nice little off-season thus far, or what?

But:

Really like most of his moves, but the one that still bothers me — though I totally get the reasoning behind it — is the trade of Hector Santiago.

Hate it, but understand.

Here's why:

This from a story about Santiago written by Scot Gregor early this year — a story that has stuck with me ever since:

The Newark, N.J., native was in eighth grade when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and Santiago never forgot the terror and that helpless feeling.

That's why he got in his car and drove up to Connecticut in January to speak to the children affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.

Now, Santiago has turned his attention to the people affected by the deadly tornadoes in Moore, Okla.

“I always try to give a helping hand wherever I can,” Santiago said.

There's plenty more ... but you get the gist.

Simply put:

One cool dude.

I know, I know:

Enough of the seasonal sappiness already.

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