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Posted: Saturday June 17, 2000 02:18 AM AUTO RACING TRANSACTIONS CART -- Announced resignation of CEO Andrew Craig, named Bobby Rahal interim CEO. BASEBALL TRANSACTIONS Anaheim Angels -- Signed the following draft picks: pitchers Adam Belicic, Larry Bowles, Rich Fischer, Matt Hensley, Bobby Jenks, Gilbert Landestoy, Tymber Lee, Adam Pace, Scott Schneider and Jeremy Ward, outfielders Jason Coulie, Joshua Gray, Kevin Jenkins, J.R. Warner and Ryan Withey; catchers Kevin Kay, Michael Napoli, Brandon Rogers and Tony Socarras; shortstops John Raburn and Jeffrey Stockton; and first baseman Zach Roper; activated pitcher Tim Belcher from the 15-day disabled list; placed pitcher Scott Schoeneweis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right rib cage. Chicago Cubs -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Steve Rain from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Matt Karchner to Iowa; transferred infielder Shane Andrews from the 15-day to 60-day disabled list. Cincinnati Reds -- Activated outfielder Alex Ochoa from the 15-day disabled list. Cleveland Indians -- Signed pitcher Jaime Navarro; signed pitcher Mike Mohler to a minor league contract; optioned pitchers Kane Davis and Willie Martinez to Buffalo of the International League (AAA); designated pitcher Mark Watson for assignment; purchased the contract of pitcher Brian Williams from Buffalo. Houston Astros -- Placed third baseman Ken Caminiti on the 15-day disabled list with a ruptured tendon sheath in his right wrist; recalled infielder Chris Truby from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Los Angeles Dodgers -- Optioned pitcher Al Reyes to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled infielder Adam Melhuse from Albuquerque. Milwaukee Brewers -- Activated outfielder Lyle Mouton from the 15-day disabled list; designated infielder Sean Berry for assignment. Minnesota Twins -- Agreed to terms with pitcher Adam Johnson, their first-round pick in the 2000 draft; released catcher Tony Betancourt. New York Mets -- Signed the following draft picks: pitchers Wayne Ough, Tim Lavigne, Tanner Osberg and Luz Portobanco and catcher Jose Castenada. New York Yankees -- Assigned pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to Staten Island (A) of the New York-Penn League. Pittsburgh Pirates -- Recalled pitcher Marc Wilkins from Nashville of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed catcher Darrin Fletcher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 11, with a right shoulder strain; purchased the contract of catcher Charlie Greene from Syracuse of the International League (AAA); transferred outfielder DeWayne Wise from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Charleston Alley Cats (South Atlantic League/A) -- Placed infielder Michael Clay on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to June 15. Quad City River Bandits (Midwest League/A) -- Added catcher Michael Wrenn to the roster. BASKETBALL TRANSACTIONS San Antonio Spurs -- Named Alvin Gentry assistant coach. Florida Sea Dragons (USBL) -- Released forward Ajani Williams, center Mohamed Woni and guard Brian Green; signed and activated forward Godfrey Thompson. Gulf Coast Sea Dogs (USBL) -- Signed and activated forwards Leo Murray, Ochiel Swaby and James Harper. Kansas Cagerz (USBL) -- Placed guard Mac Irvin on the inactive list. New Jersey Shorecats (USBL) -- Activated guard David Capers; placed guard Rick Mickens on the inactive list. Oklahoma Storm (USBL) -- Signed and activated forward Kelly McCarty. FOOTBALL TRANSACTIONS Chicago Bears -- Signed linebacker Brian Urlacher, their first-round pick in the 2000 draft, to a five-year contract. Cincinnati Bengals -- Signed cornerback Robert Bean, their fifth-round draft choice; claimed punter-kicker Jeff Walker off waivers from the Washington Redskins. Philadelphia Eagles -- Signed rookie receiver Gari Scott to a three-year contract; signed free agent kicker Rich Maston to a two-year contract. San Diego Chargers -- Named Kimberley Layton director of public affairs and corporate-community relations. HOCKEY TRANSACTIONS Phoenix Coyotes -- Exercised their option on left wing Mika Alatalo for the 2000-01 season. Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) -- Agreed to terms with goaltender Scott Bailey and defenseman Kurt Seher for the 2000-01 season. Dayton Bombers (ECHL) -- Announced an affiliation with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL. Lubbock Cotton Kings (WPHL) -- Named Bill McDonald coach and director of hockey operations. San Angelo Outlaws (WPHL) -- Named Barry Smith coach and director of hockey operations. HORSE RACING TRANSACTIONS Breeders Cup Limited -- Awarded the 2001 Breeders' Cup to Belmont Park. SOCCER TRANSACTIONS U.S. Soccer -- Named Dan Flynn secretary general. COLLEGE TRANSACTIONS Anderson -- Named Dock Kelly wrestling coach. Cal-Irvine -- Named Molly Tuter-Koral women's assistant basketball coach. Cornell -- Announced the resignation of director of athletic communications Patrick Gillespie. Emporia State -- Named Carmen Nelon assistant athletic director. Findlay -- Announced the resignation of softball coach Lesa Bickley. Florida -- Named Karen Johns softball coach. Florida International -- Named Rick Mello director of intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation. Fordham -- Named Marcel Arribi, Angela Jackson and Kristin Donahoe women's assistant basketball coaches. Furman -- Promoted Michelle Young to interim volleyball coach. Loyola-Marymount -- Announced the resignations of associate athletic director Pam Wettig and men's volleyball coach Rick McLaughlin. Shenandoah -- Announced the resignation of baseball coach Paul O'Neil. UCLA -- Sophomore forward Jason Kapono withdrew himself from consideration for the 2000 NBA Draft. Wabash -- Named Tom Flynn baseball coach. OTHER TRANSACTIONS Little League Baseball -- Reached agreement with ABC Sports and ESPN on a six-year contract extension to televise the Little League World Series. PREVIOUS DAYS Friday | Thursday | Wednesday | Tuesday | Monday | Sunday | Saturday
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