Tickled to be in Arizona.(Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks)(Interview) From: The Sporting News | Date: December 14, 1998| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1998 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Randy Johnson dismisses his slow start in 1998 in Seattle, blaming trade rumors. His turnaround in Houston helped him sign a $52-million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks great starting pitching is among the game's best, but it may lack hitting support.

Saying a happy face makes a difference in his game face, Randy Johnson vows to show his dominant side for the suddenly formidable Diamondbacks

Randy Johnson is ready for The Question.

"People are going to want to know how I could be 9-10 with Seattle and 10-1 with Houston (in 1998)," Johnson said last ...