The Los Angeles Dodgers made a move today to tighten up their bullpen down the stretch. The Dodgers acquired relief pitcher George Sherrill from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for two minor league prospects. The Dodgers hold a commanding seven game lead in the National League West but knew their bullpen needed to be strengthened up. The Orioles, on the other hand, are eighteen games out of the American League East and decided to part with their closer and pick up some prospects.

George Sherrill has been the Orioles closer since joining the team last season. He has an 0-1 record and has converted 20 saves in 23 chances. He has 55 career saves and was selected to the 2008 American League All Star team. Sherrill will most likely be used in a setup role for closer Jonathon Broxton but can be used in the closer role if needed.

In return for Sherrill, the Orioles are getting third baseman Josh Bell and pitcher Steve Johnson. Bell is batting .296 with 11 home runs and 52 RBI’s in 94 games at the AA level. Johnson, a right-handed pitcher, has a 9-5 record with a 3.61 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 20 games between the A and AA levels this season.

The Dodgers may be making another move before tomorrow’s non-waiver trade deadline. They are still one of the teams rumored to be interested in obtaining Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Roy Halladay. All eyes will be on the Dodgers and the other teams looking to make moves within the next 24 hours, as one of the most exciting trade seasons comes to a close.