Baez traded for Betemit

[Beckett95]

Dodgers acquired infielder Wilson Betemit from the Braves for RHP Danys Baez and infielder Willy Aybar.

The upgrade from Aybar to Betemit is well worth two months of Baez, especially for a Dodgers team that seems further from contention with each passing day. Betemit will likely take over as the regular third baseman for the rest of the season. Cesar Izturis can move to second base as a replacement for Jeff Kent for now or become trade bait. Betemit should be a very good play in NL-only leagues while being used as a regular, and even if he switches positions next year, he'll be a fixture in the lineup for several seasons. Jul. 28 - 11:05 pm et

 

 

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[Cocos Disciples]

Hmm...I thought Betemit would be a Yankee. Intresting move for LA, I thought more of Baez. Good move for Atlanta, bolsters the pen.

[jsinger121]

Atlanta still wants to go for it.

[Moose]

Aybar? Colletti needs to f***ing go. Thanks for Nomar, though.

[RedSoxRooter]

I love it for the Braves. They are so going to win the WC. Mark my words.

[jsinger121]

And thats why smoltz ain't going anywhere

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

i dont really think this helps the braves that much with their playoff run. i like it for the dodgers though, because now they can play betemit at 3rd full time and hes gonna be good

[Moose]

Nice debut for both Betemit and Aybar. Betemit went 3-for-4 (two 2B's) today, as Aybar went 4-6.

 

I believe Baez threw a scoreless inning.