The Cubs will gladly entertain trade offers for 34-year-old
centerfielder Lance Johnson. When Johnson missed 14 starts with
a strained groin and hip flexor, he was replaced in 10 of those
games by Brant Brown, 26, who hit .333 with two home runs and 10
RBIs. Johnson won't be easy to deal, however, because the
two-year, $10 million contract extension he signed in November
'96 runs through next season.
Issue date: May 4, 1998
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