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Cubs acquire Mariners OF Leonys Martin before playoff deadline

The Cubs acquired Mariners outfielder Leonys Martin and cash for a player to be named later or cash at the trade deadline for setting playoff rosters. Martin is at Class AAA and will not join the Cubs on Friday. His arrival has yet to be determined.

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