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The Phillies went out and grabbed ace Cliff Lee via trade and it paid instant dividends. (AP Images)

Now that the MLB trade deadline has passed, teams lock in for the final push towards the postseason.

The Boston Red Sox added a big bat in Victor Martinez, while holding onto prized pitching prospect Clay Buchholz.

With the Chicago White Sox hot on their heels, the Detroit Tigers were in need of a veteran presence to settle their rotation and got it with Jarrod Washburn. To counter that, the White Sox got Jake Peavy, when he agreed to waive his no-trade clause and to head to Chicago.

Despite a .500 record, the Minnesota Twins fancied themselves a buyer at the deadline due to the fact that they are only three games out of a playoff spot. Getting an upgrade at SS was a must, and Orlando Cabrera will be a significant upgrade.

Finally the Philadelphia Phillies were the big winners, landing Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians without giving up the prospects that everyone valued.

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