Article: Dodgers no longer pursuing Randy Johnson

JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer
AP Online
06-03-1998
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Big Unit is not coming to Los Angeles, at least right now.

Dodgers general manager Fred Claire told reporters before Tuesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals that the team is no longer talking with the Seattle Mariners about acquiring left-hander Randy Johnson.

``This team is no longer in pursuit of Randy Johnson,'' Claire said firmly. ``It ended at 12 noon today, from our standpoint.''

Shortly after Claire's announcement, Seattle president Chuck Armstrong issued a statement saying the Mariners won't trade Johnson this season.

``Randy Johnson is a valued pitcher for the Mariners who is under ...

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