Balance of trade. (Houston Astros improve team by trading for pitcher Randy Johnson)(includes related review of 1998 baseball trades)(Cover Story)

From: The Sporting News | Date: August 10, 1998| Author: Knisley, Michael | Copyright information

The Houston Astros greatly improved their chances of post-season success by acquiring pitcher Randy Johnson prior to the 1998 trading deadline. Other teams shored up their rosters by trading for players who can help the organizations excel as the season approaches an end.

The acquisition of RANDY JOHNSON triggers a shift in power in the N.L., where the Astros--suddenly on even footing with the Braves and Padres--now known they can win

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