The NL west is being dominated by the Dodgers and Giants this year. With such a close race, the trade deadline is crucial. The Giants picked up Marco Scutaro as a fill in for the starting 3rd baseman Pablo Sandoval who is currently on the DL. I think this was not an acquisition made for power or average but more a temporary fix. At least I hope. If the Giants really think Marco Scutaro will cut it, they are completely wrong. The Giants biggest splash was the trade for Hunter Pence. Hunter Pence has 17 home runs and is the kind of bat the Giants need in their lineup to finish ahead of the Dodgers. The Dodgers on the other hand got Hanley Ramirez, Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton, and Brandon League. With two bats and two pitchers, the Dodgers now have depth from top to bottom. The Dodgers had a better deadline than the Giants but will it be enough? And lets not count the D_backs out either, they have become a hot team when it matters, as we've seen in the past. Comment on your picks to win the division and your thoughts on the deadline deals!!
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