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Andre Dawson slams Derek Jeter, calls new Marlins owner unprofessional

Andre Dawson — better known as "The Hawk" to Cubs fans — has spent the last 17 years as a special assistant in the Miami/Florida Marlins front office.

But when a new ownership group led by Derek Jeter came to town, Dawson was sent packing, along with fellow Hall of Famer Tony Perez.

Dawson — a Miami native who owns a restaurant in the area — has since rejoined the Cubs organization in an official capacity.

In an interview with NBC Sports Chicago while the Cubs were visiting the Marlins in Miami over the weekend, Dawson let it rip on Jeter and the new Marlins ownership:

"He made an 'unpopular decision,' the way he likes to put it," Dawson said.