Hahn ready to make big move in quest for title

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CHICAGO — White Sox general manager Rick Hahn didn’t waste much time in responding to a Tuesday pregame question about being prepared to make a big move down the line to help his American League Central-leading team.

“We are prepared to make a big move today if it presents itself,” said Hahn, speaking to a large group of media in attendance for the opener of a 10-game homestand. “Unfortunately, our timing might not line up with the other 29 clubs just yet.

“A lot of clubs don’t look to make those moves until June or July, but we are having dialogue right now hoping something comes together more quickly than that. Given our experience, it’s probably going to take a fair amount more time, a few more weeks, before things get real serious along those fronts.”

What would the needs be for a team that entered Tuesday’s action with the Astros with a 4 1/2-game lead? They could look for another front-line starter to slot behind Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. They could add a bullpen piece to an already stellar unit, despite the relievers’ 7.98 ERA over the last five games of the road trip. They also …

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