Dodgers get 3B Betemit for Baez, Aybar

Great trade! From the Braves, we get Wilson Betemit, a talented young, switch-hitting third baseman, for the struggling Danys Baez and prospect Willie Aybar. A lot of teams were reportedly after him, which bodes well.

Wilson is hitting .281 (OBP .340) with 9 homers, 29 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases.

One wonders if this means Cesar Izturis is on his way out the door. Intriguingly, the Dodgers are now rumored (at least on ESPN) to be after Miguel Tejada, as well as Alfonso Soriano. However, even without any huge moves by Ned Colletti, I’m pretty darn happy with the way things have gone so far, getting value back from Sandy Alomar Jr and getting anything back for Odalis Perez.

Now, if only we can get a starter…