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**MLBaseballFanatic** · 07-31-2007, 07:22 PM

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LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers made a move to bolster their sagging bullpen before Tuesday afternoon's trade deadline by reacquiring hard-throwing right-handed reliever Scott Proctor from the New York Yankees for infielder Wilson Betemit.

Proctor, 30, was a fifth-round Draft pick of the Dodgers who was traded to the Yankees with Bubba Crosby for Robin Ventura at the non-waiver trade deadline four years ago.

"Scott has a record of durability and success in one of the major markets in the country," said general manager Ned Colletti. "We see him as a solid addition to our bullpen down the stretch."

Proctor was 2-5 with a 3.81 ERA in 52 games with the Yankees this season, striking out 37 with 29 walks and 53 hits allowed in 54 1/3 innings. He led the league in appearances last year, scaring off some clubs who believe his arm is tired. Since the start of last season, Proctor has thrown 156 2/3 innings, more than any other reliever in the Majors, while his 135 appearances rank third in the Majors behind Jon Rauch (141) and Matt Capps (136). During that period, Proctor has posted a 3.62 ERA.

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