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Posted: Sunday August 20, 2000 02:00 AM BASEBALL TRANSACTIONS Anaheim Angels -- Recalled pitcher Brian Cooper from Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated pitcher Al Levine from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Keith Johnson and pitcher Eric Weaver to Edmonton. Houston Astros -- Signed pitchers Chad Qualls and Anthony Pluta. St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Andy Benes on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 15, with inflammation in his right knee; purchased the contract of pitcher Britt Reames from Memphis of the Pacific Coast League; assigned pitcher Mike Grippo to Peoria of the Midwest League (A). Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Activated infielder Bobby Smith from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Quinton McCracken to Durham of the International League (AAA). Texas Rangers -- Agreed to a two-year contract extension with catcher Bill Haselman through the 2002 season. Toronto Blue Jays -- Activated pitcher Joey Hamilton from the 60-day disabled list. BASKETBALL TRANSACTIONS Vancouver Grizzlies -- Signed free agent guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. FOOTBALL TRANSACTIONS Atlanta Falcons -- Waived running backs Byron Hanspard and Ken Oxendine, fullback Jeff Paulk, linebacker Whit Marshall, tight end Rod Monroe, tackle Ozell Powell, cornerbacks Derrick Gardner and Reggie Doster, defensive tackles Ben Huff and Doug Miller and guards Everett McIver and Jamie Wu. Minnesota Vikings -- Placed offensive lineman Mike Malano on injured reserve; released wide receiver Chris Thomas, tight end Carlester Crumpler, kicker Andy Crosland, linebacker Olrick Johnson, cornerback Carlos Jones and fullback Antwone Young. B.C Lions (CFL) -- Named Steve Buratto coach. COLLEGE TRANSACTIONS New Orleans -- Promoted Jimmy Headrick to director of golf; named John Muller women's golf coach and Paul Crespo men's golf coach. Northwestern State -- Named Ty Singleton softball coach. PREVIOUS DAYS Saturday | Friday | Thursday | Wednesday | Tuesday | Monday | Sunday
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