With the non-waiver trade deadline officially over, several teams have added key pieces to help them compete in the final few months of the season.
The team that many believe benefited most from the deadline was the New York Yankees. The Yankees made three major acquisitions, including slugger Lance Berkman, outfielder Austin Kearns, and reliever Kerry Wood. The 2009 World Series champions are certainly hoping to repeat.
The Texas Rangers also acquired a few new faces, including pitching ace Cliff Lee and first baseman Jorge Cantu. The Texas Rangers have been an offensive force this season, and the acquisition of Lee may have put them over the edge in the American League west.
Finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers gained a few additions from the Chicago Cubs in both Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot. Lilly adds more experience to a young pitching staff, while Theriot will help the top of that lineup. In contention for both the wild card and the National League west division, the Dodgers are holding in strong.
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