Mike Scott

More than a decade after the last Major League Baseball game was played in the Astrodome, the "Eighth Wonder of the World" still elicits memories from countless Astros fans who found their way to Houston's groundbreaking stadium.

The 'Dome never hosted a World Series, but it was the site of two All-Star Games, two emotionally draining National League Championship Series, and a cavalcade of remarkable pitching performances.

Like Rome, a good baseball team can't be built in a day, but -- with the right trade -- the process can be reduced significantly with the right trade.

Let's not kid ourselves: we know what the best trade in Houston Astros history is. Despite that, there are four other deals that helped shape the franchise which deserve our consideration.

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About the Authors and the Voting Process

Section written by Jonathan Stilwell and Michael W

This is a collaboration piece that was really written by three different Bleacher Report members.

The three BR historians that voted on and wrote this article are Oystein Dahl, Jonathan Stilwell and Michael W.