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Posted: Wednesday June 21, 2000 01:13 AM BASEBALL TRANSACTIONS Major League Baseball -- Announced it has reduced the suspension of Seattle Mariners' infielder Mark McLemore, for an on-field altercation that took place on Saturday May 20, from five games to four. Baltimore Orioles -- Activated pitcher Calvin Maduro from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Gabe Molina to Rochester of the International League (AAA). Boston Red Sox -- Recalled pitcher Tim Young from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA). Detroit Tigers -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Steve Sparks from Toledo of the International League (AAA); designated pitcher Allen McDill for assignment. Houston Astros -- Placed pitcher Billy Wagner on the 15-day disabled list with a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow; recalled pitcher Jose Cabrera from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Los Angeles Dodgers -- Traded infielder Jose Vizcaino to the New York Yankees for catcher Jim Leyritz and cash. Milwaukee Brewers -- Signed pitcher Heath McMurray. New York Mets -- Signed shortstop Chris Basak, catcher John Wilson, pitcher Kevin Bateon and outfielder Harley Douglas. Toronto Blue Jays -- Signed the following draft picks: second baseman Dominic Rich, outfielder Rich Thompson and third baseman Aaron Sisk. Shreveport Captains (Texas League/AA) -- Recalled outfielder Chad Faircloth and infielder John Summers from San Jose of the California League (A). San Jose Giants (California League/A) -- Activated infielder Alejandro Fajardo. BASKETBALL TRANSACTIONS Chicago Bulls -- Waived center Will Perdue. Golden State Warriors -- Signed assistant coaches Brian Winters, Phil Hubbard, Mark Osowski and Clifford Ray; named Kevin Terry executive director of ticket sales and Victor Pelt director or corporate sales. New Jersey Nets -- Announced the resignation of trainer Ted Arzonico. Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) -- Placed center Rankica Sarenac on the injured list with tendinitis in her right foot; waived forward Mactabene Amachree; signed guard Dena Head. Fargo-Moorhead Beez (IBA) -- Named Keetha Lee director of operations for the 2000-01 season. Dodge City Legend (USBL) -- Activated forward Marshall Phillips. Long Island Surf (USBL) -- Activated guards Acosta Kittles and Lamar Parker; placed guard-forward Lloyd Daniels and forward Troy Bowers on the injured list. FOOTBALL TRANSACTIONS NFL -- Suspended Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Josh Evans for the 2000 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Green Bay Packers -- Signed linebacker Na'il Diggs. Kansas City Chiefs -- Claimed defensive end Lamanzer Williams off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks; released receiver Joe Perez. New Orleans Saints -- Signed fullbacl Kevin Houser, their seventh-round pick in the 2000 draft. HOCKEY TRANSACTIONS NHL -- Announced the Board of Governors approved the proposed sales of the Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. Atlanta Thrashers -- Named Dan Marr chief scout, Marcel Comeau full-time scout and Pat Carmichael as a part-time scout. Vancouver Canucks -- Entered into a two-year affiliation agreement with the Kansas City Blades of the International Hockey League. Border City Bandits (UHL) -- Named Peter South coach and director of player personnel. OLYMPICS TRANSACTIONS USA Hockey -- Named Moe Mantha associate development coach for the U.S. National Under-17 Team. TENNIS TRANSACTIONS USTA -- Named Billie Jean King coach of the 2000 U.S. Olympic women's team. COLLEGE TRANSACTIONS Appalachian State -- Announced the resignation of men's basketball coach Buzz Peterson. Chicago -- Named Jennifer Kroll women's basketball coach and Natalie Butler women's tennis coach. Duke -- Promoted Chris Kennedy to senior associate athletics director; Jacki Silar to associate athletics director and Brad Berndt assistant athletics director for academic services. UNLV -- Named Kevin Force assistant sports information director, Meredith Breen ticketing coordinator and Wendy Best and Ben Chulick marketing assistants. Nicholls State -- Named Mary Engstrom women's volleyball coach. North Dakota -- Announced the resignation of women's golf coach Leo Marchel. Quinnipiac -- Named Amanda Long-Backus associate athletic director for compliance and student services. San Jose State -- Named Tracy Spencer athletics ticket manager. Tulsa -- Named Buzz Peterson men's basketball coach. PREVIOUS DAYS Tuesday | Monday | Sunday | Saturday | Friday | Thursday | Wednesday
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