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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Maddie Lee

Cubs’ Drew Smyly gives up five runs to Giants in last start before the trade deadline

Cubs starter Drew Smyly watches the Giants’ Luis González trot around the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning Saturday. (Getty)

SAN FRANCISCO – Cubs lefty Drew Smyly started his day Saturday learning that Chris Martin had been traded to the Dodgers. The two, who have been teammates in three different cities and won a World Series together last year, were texting back and forth when Martin broke the news.

Later that night Smyly, who has also popped up in trade rumors, was scheduled for his last start before the trade deadline.

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