The defender has long been rumoured to be joining the club, but his transfer and the price that he commanded was finally confirmed this morning.
Toronto FC waited for a long time to formally announce the signing of new right back Steven Beitashour after he was acquired in a trade from the Vancouver Whitecaps. In exchange for Beitashour, Toronto FC have traded their second round pick, 27th overall, to the Whitecaps.
One of the top priorities for incoming Toronto FC President Bill Manning was to push to improve the defence. Perhaps Bezbatchenko took Manning's order that he "Beitashour up the D" too literally (Thanks, I'm here all week).