SEATTLE -- High on Jerry Dipoto's list when he took over as general manager of the Seattle Mariners was building an outfield that was athletic and played to the strengths of their home park.
Finding a center fielder was the priority, and Dipoto accomplished that task on Monday. The Mariners acquired Leonys Martin from Texas as part of a four-player trade that sent right-handed reliever Tom Wilhelmsen to the Rangers.
"I think we get one of the premier defensive center fielders in baseball. He's been among the best in the league over these last three years," Dipoto said.