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Found January 06, 2012 on mlb.com:
PLAYERS: David DeJesus,  Dave Sappelt,  Ian Stewart,  Anthony Rizzo,  Travis Wood,  Chris Volstad,  Manuel Corpas,  Andy Sonnanstine,  Jed Hoyer
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  San Diego Padres,  Miami Marlins

Since the end of the season, the Cubs have added outfielders David DeJesus and Dave Sappelt, third baseman Ian Stewart, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and pitchers Travis Wood, Chris Volstad, Manuel Corpas and Andy Sonnanstine. And general manager Jed Hoyer says they're not done.
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