Trading places, Baseball's deadline day was a busy one!

Between buyers and sellers the telephones were hot today. Teams scrambled the last minute to improve their chances to make the playoffs, and a run at a ring. Here's the rundown of the MLB moves that went down today before the 4PM deadline.

*White Sox acquired pitcher Jake Peavy from the San Diego Padres for pitchers Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Dexter Carter, and Adam Russell; recalled infielder Brent Lillibridge from Charlotte of the International League.

*Red Sox acquired catcher Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, and Bryan Price; acquired first baseman Casey Kotchman from the Atlanta Braves for first baseman Adam LaRoche and cash; acquired outfielder Brian Anderson from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Mark Kotsay and cash considerations; and then transferred pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to the 60-day disabled list.

*Dodgers acquired pitcher George Sherrill from the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Josh Bell and pitcher Steve Johnson; acquired catcher Vinny Rottino from the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Claudio Vargas.

*Athletics traded shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the Minnesota Twins for shortstop Tyler Ladendorf; recalled infielder Cliff Pennington from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League.

*Yankees acquired infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnat Reds for catcher Chase Weems.

*Tigers acquired pitcher Jarrod Washburn from the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Luke French and Mauricio Robles.

*Marlins acquired first baseman Nick Johnson from the Washington Nationals in exchange for (AA) pitching prospect Aaron Thompson.

*Rockies acquired pitcher Joe Beimel and cash from the Washington Nationals for pitchers Ryan Mattheus and Robinson Fabian.

*Reds acquired third baseman Scott Rolen from the Toronto Blue Jays for pitchers Josh Roenicke, Zachary Stewart and third baseman Edwin Encarnacion.

*Giants acquired infielder Freddy Sanchez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Tim Alderson; acquired first baseman Ryan Garko from the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Scott Barnes; recalled first baseman Jesus Guzman and second baseman Eugenio Velez from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

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