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James Russell, Mike Olt DFA as Cubs make roster moves for playoff race

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      Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.
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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs said goodbye to several contributors over the past two seasons as they designated for assignment lefty pitcher James Russell and third baseman Mike Olt along with righty Rafael Soriano to make room on their 40-man roster for newcomers Austin Jackson, Quintin Berry and Trevor Cahill.