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What perennial all-star did the Yankees trade for?

Randy Johnson. The Yankees traded Javier Vazquez, Tony Clark, and Brandon Halsey to the Arizona Daimondbacks for Randy Johnson.

Which major free agent was not picked up by the New York Mets?

Carlos Delgado. The Mets tried to pick up Delgado but lost the race to the Florida Marlins.

Which 18-game winner was picked up by the New York Yankees during the offseason?

Carl Pavano. Carl Pavano had a career year with the Marlins, and signed with the Yankees.

Which first baseman, who was plagued by injuries in 2004, was picked up by the Seattle Mariners?

Richie Sexson. Richie Sexson had 45 home runs, 124 RBIs, and 97 runs scored in 2003 with the Brewers.

Which two teams were involved in the trade of Carlos Lee for Scott Podsednik, the league leader in steals?

White Sox & Brewers. Carlos Lee really came through at the end of 2004, and Podsednik led not only the league but the majors in steals as well.

Which team picked up the Major League leader in home runs?

Mariners. Adrian Beltre hit a total of 48 homers for the Dodgers in 2004.

Which 2004 Arizona starting pitcher was the only one to begin the 2005 season as a Diamondback?

Brandon Webb. Webb only won seven games in 2004, and was runner-up for Rookie of the Year in 2003.

Which of the following teams did not lose their free-agent shortstop after the 2004 season?

Padres. Renteria-Cardinals to Red Sox, Cabrera-Red Sox to Angels, Eckstein-Angels to Cardinals.

Which team picked up third baseman Vinny Castilla during free agency.

Nationals. Castilla hit 35 home runs, 131 RBIs, and scored 93 runs.

Which 2004 Mariners infielder was not picked up from free agency?

Bret Boone. Bret Boone played for the Mariners beginning in 1992, left the team, then came back in 2001.