http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5878406

 

He was truly a legend for one of the most iconic franchises in the game... RIP Ron.

True story -

 

Santo made history of sorts in the winter of 1973, when the Cubs attempted to trade him to the California Angels. But Santo became the first player to veto a trade because he had 10 years of major-league service and five with one club.

 

“It was called the Santo clause,� Santo told the Daily Herald in July of this year. “First of all, I didn't want to leave Chicago. I had a couple offers, and a big one from the Angels at that time. I just didn't want to go to California and move my kids or anything.�

Does that clause still exist?

Does that clause still exist?

 

Yes, it's called the 10-5 rights, usually pronounced ten-and-five rights. As in "Mark Buerhle has a no-trade clause because of his ten-and-five rights."

He will definitely be missed. Hilarious he was on the radio. Get that man in the HOF... yea im talking to you Joe Morgan.. DB

 

 

RIP