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Mariners get Wilson from Pirates

Seattle Mariners' Ronny Cedeno flies out to left field ending the game against Cleveland Indians at SAFECO Field in Seattle on July 26, 2009. The Indians beat the Mariners 12-2. During the three game sweep of the Mariners, the Indians outscored the Mariners by a collective score of 31-6. (UPI Photo/Jim Bryant)
Seattle Mariners' Ronny Cedeno flies out to left field ending the game against Cleveland Indians at SAFECO Field in Seattle on July 26, 2009. The Indians beat the Mariners 12-2. During the three game sweep of the Mariners, the Indians outscored the Mariners by a collective score of 31-6. (UPI Photo/Jim Bryant) | License Photo

SEATTLE, July 29 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle triggered a seven-player trade Wednesday, with the Mariners acquiring shortstop Jack Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell.

In return, the Mariners get shortstop Ronny Cedeno; first baseman Jeff Clement, a former No. 1 draft choice; and three right-handed minor league pitchers -- Nathan Adcock, Brett Lorin and Aaron Pribanic.

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Wilson, a hot commodity in rumors about Friday's trade deadline, was the key to the deal with Cedeno.

"This was an opportunity for us to acquire a veteran shortstop, a former All-Star player with leadership qualities and above average defensive skills," said Seattle General Manager Jack Zduriencik.

The Mariners (52-48) are third in the American League West, 7 1/2 half games back of the frontrunning LA Angels (59-40), while Pittsburgh (43-57) is last in the NL Central, 10 1/2 games back of the first place St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central.

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