April 3 in Houston Astros History: The Rusty Staub trade with Montreal is finally settled when the Astros accept pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack (1969)

The Rusty Staub trade with Montreal is finally settled when the Astros accept pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack Billingham , along with $100,000, instead of first baseman Donn Clendenon. Jesus Alou was to accompany Clendenon to Houston and he remains part of the deal.

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