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Posted: Thursday June 08, 2000 09:37 PM AUTO RACING TRANSACTIONS Homestead-Miami Speedway -- Named Lorraine Leal controller. BASEBALL TRANSACTIONS Anaheim Angels -- Placed pitcher Kent Bottenfield on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right shoulder; recalled pitcher Lou Pote from Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Arizona Diamondbacks -- Signed catchers John Massey and Craig Ansman, pitcher Joseph Riccardi and infielder Orlando Delvanez. Cleveland Indians -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Kane Davis from Buffalo of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Mark Watson to Buffalo; designated pitcher Jared Camp for assignment. Detroit Tigers -- Signed pitcher Matt Wheatland; sold the contract of pitcher Masao Kida to the Orix Blue Wave of the Japanese Pacific League. Los Angeles Dodgers -- Acquired pitcher Kenny Kutz from the Cincinnati Reds to complete the April 1 trade thast sent infielder Juan Castro to Cincinnati. Milwaukee Brewers -- Agreed to terms with pitchers Ryan Miller and Byron Batson, shortstop Scott Candelaria and catcher Shaun Gragg. New York Mets -- Sold the contract of outfielder Jon Nunnally to the Orix Blue Wave of the Japanese Pacific League. Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Signed third baseman Kelly Eddlemon, outfielder John Hill and pitchers Richard Dorman, Timothy Coward, Josh Anderson and Juan Renteria. Toronto Blue Jays -- Signed third baseman Nom Siriveaw; pitchers Tracy Thorpe, Williams Morris, Kris Kozlowski, Jeromie Spillman, Daniel Huesgen and Stuart McFarland; shortstop Richard Brosseau, catchers John Blackburn, Chris Small and Casey Martinez; outfielders Jeremiah Johnson and Brian Sellier; second baseman Thomas Callen and Jeremy Ridley; and first baseman Stephen Wood. Modesto A's (California League/A) -- Added first baseman Mitch Gregg to the roster. Aberdeen Arsenal (Atlantic League/Independent) -- Signed pitcher Pete Nyari; released pitcher Kasey Richardson. BASKETBALL TRANSACTIONS Indiana Fever (WNBA) -- Activated forward Danielle McCulley; placed forward Jurgita Streimikyte on injured reserve. Utah Starzz (WNBA) -- Released forward Kristen Rasmussen; activated forward Amy Herrig from the injured list. Brooklyn Kings (USBL) -- Released forward Frantz Pierre-Louis. Florida Sea Dragons (USBL) -- Placed guard James Blackwell on the inactive list; activated center Ajani Williams. New Jersey ShoreCats (USBL) -- Released guard Gene Nabors; signed and activated guard Rick Mickens; activated forward Hakeem Ward; placed forward Rashon Turner and guard James Williams on the inactive list. Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs (USBL) -- Signed and activated forwards Kevin Freeman and Frantz Pierre-Louis; activated center Rafal Bigus. Washington Congressionals (USBL) -- Released guard Curt Smith. International Basketball Association -- Announced the resignation of league coordinator Travis Grindle. Saskatchewan Hawks (IBA) -- Named Travis Grindle director of operations and Otis Haley director of player personnel and assistant coach. FOOTBALL TRANSACTIONS Carolina Panthers -- Waived quarterback Sean Snyder, offensive lineman Jim Beverly, linebacker Paris Lenon, defensive tackle Giradie Mercer, defensive back A'Jani Sanders and punters Donald Scott and Brandon Kale; signed guard Leander Jordan and defensive tackle Gillis Wilson, two picks in the 2000 draft. Chicago Bears -- Signed cornerback Reggie Austin and kicker Paul Edinger. Dallas Cowboys -- Agreed to a three-year contract with free agent quarterback Randall Cunningham, who had been with the Minnesota Vikings. New York Giants -- Named Charles Way director of player programs. San Diego Chargers -- Named Jimmy Raye director of college scouting. Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Signed linebacker Antonio Esters, defensive linemen Kendall Hill and Curtis Jeter and defensive backs Yudonn Biassou, George White and Marcus McDavid. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) -- Signed defensive linemen Daaron McField, Bennie Goods and Mike Homewood, defensive back Juran Bolden, defensive end Eric Schwab, wide receiver Markus Howell and offensive lineman Matt Sheridan. HOCKEY TRANSACTIONS Chicago Blackhawks -- Named Phil Walker assistant coach, strength and conditioning. Philadelphia Flyers -- Named Craig Ramsay coach and Mike Stothers assistant coach. Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) -- Named John Stevens coach. Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) -- Signed coach Don MacAdam to a one-year contract and announced he will also serve as director of hockey operations. Roanoke Express (ECHL) -- Signed forwards Mike Peron, Todd Compeau and Brent Ozarowski and defensemen Aaron Gates and Gerald Moriarity. OLYMPICS TRANSACTIONS USA Basketball -- Named Geno Auriemma of Connecticut and Peggie Gillom of Texas A&M as assistant coaches to the women's Olympic team. COLLEGE TRANSACTIONS ECAC -- Named John Gallagher coordinator of hockey officials. Baylor -- Announced resignation of softball coach Paula Young to accept an administrative position in the athletic department. Clark College -- Athletic director Lon Boike stepped down to to accept a post at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Cornell -- Named Jeff Tambroni men's lacrosse coach. DePaul -- Named Donnie Kirksey men's assistant basketball coach. Johns Hopkins -- Named Dave Pietramala men's lacrosse coach. Louisville -- Named Stacie Terry assistant women's basketball coach. Minnesota State-Mankato -- Named Darren Blue assistant men's hockey coach. VMI -- Named Tom Slater baseball coach. Wofford -- Named defensive line coach Jack Teachey recruiting coordinator. PREVIOUS DAYS Wednesday | Tuesday | Monday | Sunday | Saturday | Friday | Thursday
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