The first trade since baseball owners imposed the salary cap was perhaps the biggest in 37 years, involving as many as 12 players.
The Houston Astros yesterday dealt All-Star third baseman Ken Caminiti, ex-Orioles outfielder Steve Finley, pitcher Brian Williams, infielders Roberto Petagine and Andujar Cedeno and a minor-league player to be named or $50,000 to the San Diego Padres for outfielders Phil Plantier and Derek Bell, pitchers Pedro Martinez and Doug Brocail and infielders Craig Shipley and Ricky Gutierrez.
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