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Historical Trade Rumors: Randy Johnson nearly joined Phils
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Randy Johnson: Cooperstown's Intimidating Lefty - Cooperstown Cred
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Why No Team Will Regret Trading for Half a Season of Manny Machado - The Ringer
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It's the 20th anniversary of one of the worst trades in baseball history
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A Dream With Cooperstown Ties Wasn't to Be for the Crafty Mets - The New York Times
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Hall of Fame: Edgar Martinez tells hysterical Randy Johnson anecdote
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August 2, 1998: Randy Johnson strikes out 12 in Houston Astros debut – Society for American Baseball Research
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Commentary: It's decision time for the Phillies
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Astros trade for pitcher Justin Verlander
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Really big deal: The Astros' trade for Randy Johnson, 20 years later
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10 biggest trades in Mariners history
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Astros @ Pirates 8/2/98 (Randy Johnson's Astros Debut)
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10 iconic Randy Johnson moments