This deadline, the Yankees finally got the man they've been trying to get since last year's trade deadline, utility infielder Wilson Betemit. Last year, they tried to acquire Betemit from Atlanta, but lost out to LAD. This year, they finally got their man.
However, Betemit did not come at a low price, as the Bombers were forced to part ways with hard throwing righty Scott Proctor. "I hate leaving here," said Proctor, who cleaned out his Yankee Stadium locker before the team's game against the Chicago White Sox. "It's a great organization and you hate that it's come to this, but Betemit's a good player and hopefully he can help the team here. On the flip side, I hope I can go there [to Los Angeles] and fill a major role."
Proctor was 2-5 with a 3.81 ERA in 52 appearances for New York this season, in 54 1/3 innings. His K/BB ratio was 37/29.
The switch-hitting Betemit, 25, was batting .231 with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs in 84 games for the Dodgers, and adds versatility to the Yankees' bench. He is also a career .263 hitter. Although he has not played first base in the big leagues, Joe Torre is going to try and expand Betemit's value, by teaching him 1B.
This looks like a good deal for both sides, and hopefully it'll work out well.
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