The Dodgers made their first trade deadline move today, acquiring outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Royals. In exchange, the Royals will receive two minor leaguers, catcher Lucas May and pitcher Elisaul Pimentel.
This move was made for a couple of reasons. One, the Dodgers needed more depth in the outfield with Manny Ramirez and Reed Johnson both injured. Two, Podsednik will add speed to a lineup that has struggled to score runs after the All-Star break.
On the season, Podsednik is hitting .309 with five homers, 44 RBIs, 46 runs, and 30 stolen bases. He's currently fourth in the majors in steals. For his career, he's hit .280 with 296 steals against 99 times caught.
I wouldn't say this is a huge move, but it's a solid one in that it gives the Dodgers another option other than Xavier Paul and Garret Anderson as the other starter with Manny out. Paul's hitting .252 and Anderson .182. The Dodgers have actually used Jamey Carroll in left more often to try and give the offense more punch.
With Podsednik in left, he can hit second in the order behind Rafael Furcal. That would allow Carroll to spend more time at second with Blake DeWitt.
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