Report: Dodgers Not Done Dealing; Acquire Cliff Lee, Ichiro - BlueJays09's Dynasty

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Report: Dodgers Not Done Dealing; Acquire Cliff Lee, Ichiro

Posted on September 4, 2012 at 12:28 AM.

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The Dodgers just received news that CF Matt Kemp would be back in the lineup and this would mean Adrian Beltre would be batting 7th in the order. This is when the GM realized that he needed some speed and contact because the entire order is power. Therefore the Dodgers made 2 moves:

1) Dodgers trade 3B Adrian Beltre for SP Cliff Lee.
- The team decided to move Lilly (see 2nd trade) and they felt that having Lee in the rotation with Kershaw, Capuano, Beckett, and Billingsley would definitely improve their chances. The Phillies needed some offense and Beltre was a good fit.

2) Dodgers trade SP Ted Lilly, 2B Marco Scutaro, LF Juan Rivera to the Yankees for RF Ichiro, 3B Eric Chavez, LF Raul Ibanez. This is an interesting move. Lilly and Scutaro have been struggling and 38 year old Ichiro is on a 1 year deal. The team feels like they need him to win this year. Chavez will stay on the active roster and maybe start at 3B now, Either moves to DH, Ichiro to RF. Ciriaco will mainly play 2B, with Hariston JR getting the occasional start. Ibanez will become the 4th OF playing only due to injury or PH duties.

* CF Nyger Morgan was sent to AAA to make room for Kemp who is back after a rehab assignment. May Review to follow