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Posted: Wednesday June 21, 2000 08:52 PM BASEBALL TRANSACTIONS Anaheim Angels -- Announced the resignation of Bob Wagner, vice president of advertising sales and broadcasting, to accept a position with the National Hot Rod Association. Boston Red Sox -- Assigned infielder Andy Sheets outright to Pawtucket of the International League (AAA). Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Denny Bautista. Houston Astros -- Placed pitcher Billy Wagner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sunday, with a partial tear of the flexor tendon in his left elbow; recalled pitcher Jose Cabrera from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Minnesota Twins -- Extended their contract with WCCO-AM Radio 830 through 2003. St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed second baseman Fernando Vina on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday, with a strained right hamstring; activated pitcher Mike James from the 15-day disabled list. Texas Rangers -- Placed pitcher Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list due to weakness in his left shoulder. Midwest League (A) -- Extended the contract of president George Spelius four years. Schaumburg Flyers (Northern League/Independent) -- Traded outfielder Chuck Koone to the Sioux Falls Canaries for future considerations; signed outfielder-first baseman Derek Lee and catcher Chris Finnegan. BASKETBALL TRANSACTIONS Toronto Raptors -- Named Lenny Wilkens coach. Indiana Fever (WNBA) -- Activated center Donna Harrington and forward Texlin Quinney from injured reserve; placed center Alessandra Santos de Oliveira on injured reserve with right Achilles tendinitis; placed guard Chantel Tremitiere on injured reserve with a left ankle sprain. Miami Sol (WNBA) -- Activated center-forward Sharon Manning; placed guard Umeki Webb on the injured list with a foot injury. New Jersey ShoreCats (USBL) -- Activated forward Rahshon Turner; placed guard Ishua Benjamin on the inactive list. Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs (USBL) -- Activated guard Donnie Carr; signed forward Luther Clay. FOOTBALL TRANSACTIONS Cincinnati Bengals -- Waived quarterback Eric Kressler. Green Bay Packers -- Signed tackle Mark Tauscher and wide receiver Charles Lee, their seventh-round picks in the 2000 draft, to multi-year contracts; claimed cornerback Evan Howell off waivers from the New England Patriots. Miami Dolphins -- Signed cornerback Sam Madison to a seven-year contract extension through 2007; signed free agent tackle Keno Hills to a one-year contract. San Diego Chargers -- Signed linebacker Shannon Taylor, a sixth-round draft pick, to a two-year contract. Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) -- Signed linebacker Willie Pless. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Released the following players: defensive backs Larry Moore and Jocelyn Borgella, defensive tackle Doug Madoski, linebackers Phillip Thompson and Olivier Lefebvre, defensive lineman Jean-Daniel Roy and offensive linemen Doug Van Moorsel and Brad Chalmers. Montreal Alouettes (CFL) -- Released cornerback Michael Jordan, defensive back Joe Caviglia, linebacker Ahmani Johnson and fullback Chuck Crabbe; added offensive linemen Colin Westrich and Remele Penick to the roster. HOCKEY TRANSACTIONS Edmonton Oilers -- Named Scott Howson assistant general manager. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Promoted Ivan Hlinka to coach; named Joe Mullen an assistant coach and retained Rick Kehoe as an assistant. Vancouver Canucks -- Named John Rizzardini senior vice president of sales and marketing, effective July 5. Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL) -- Named Tom O'Gorman director of corporate sales. Richmond Renegades (ECHL) -- Signed left wing Rod Taylor. Monroe Moccasins (WCHL) -- Signed defenseman Jason Smith. New Mexico Scorpions (WCHL) -- Signed left wing Josh Dobbyn. Odessa Jackalopes (WCHL) -- Signed forwards Mike Sanderson and Matt Hoffman. Shreveport Mudbugs (WCHL) -- Announced the resignation of coach and director of hockey operations Jean Laforest. COLLEGE TRANSACTIONS Angelo State -- Named Kathy Rodolph women's softball coach. Appalachian State -- Named Houston Fancher men's basketball coach. Arizona State -- Named Christine Garner assistant women's volleyball coach. Baruch -- Named Neil Barbella assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator. Benedictine -- Named Jill Redmond director of sports information. Central Connecticut State -- Named Ed Batogowski men's golf coach; promoted assistant women's golf coach Dennis Coscina to coach. College of Charleston -- Named Jon Coffman men's basketball administrative assistant. Heidelberg -- Named Mark Johnston assistant football coach and equipment manager. Moravian -- Named Paul Moyer athletics director, effective July 17, 2000. New Mexico State -- Named Gary Ward baseball coach. Springfield College -- Named Cathie Schweitzer director of athletics, effective July 17, 2000. Western Kentucky -- Announced it will join the Gateway Football Conference beginning in 2001. PREVIOUS DAYS Tuesday | Monday | Sunday | Saturday | Friday | Thursday | Wednesday
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