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Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

NY picks up much-needed backup infielder in Betemit

By Joseph Fasano,  Newser User

Posted Aug 1, 2007 6:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Yankees dealt reliever Scott Proctor to the Dodgers yesterday, in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit. Proctor, who will likely be replaced by minor-league righty Edwar Ramirez, had struggled in the Bronx, giving up four home runs in his last six outings. The Yanks are hoping to add depth to their backup roster with the versatile Betemit.

Meanwhile, other clubs have kept busy in this eleventh hour before the trade deadline: Atlanta nabbed slugger Mark Teixeira in a seven-player deal with Texas, and Kansas City sent Octavio Dotel to the Braves for righty Kyle Davies. At 4.5 games behind the Mets in the NL East, Atlanta hopes to gain an edge with its new offensive and defensive stars.

New York Yankees pitcher Scott Proctor, second from left, meets with teammates Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada (20) and Derek Jeter, right, during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Baltimore.  Proctor walked three in the inning as the Orioles won 3-2.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Yankees pitcher Scott Proctor, second from left, meets with teammates Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada (20) and Derek Jeter, right, during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
This is a 2007 file photo of Scott Proctor of the New York Yankees baseball team. The Yankees traded Proctor to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder Wilson Betemit on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 in a deal that could add some punch to their limited bench. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty,...
This is a 2007 file photo of Scott Proctor of the New York Yankees baseball team. The Yankees traded Proctor to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder Wilson Betemit on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 in a deal...   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees pitcher Scott Proctor pauses before he delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Baltimore.  Proctor gave up three walks as the Yankees lost 3-2.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Yankees pitcher Scott Proctor pauses before he delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Baltimore. Proctor gave up...   (Associated Press)
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