Thursday's Sports Transactions
Posted: Tues July 22, 1997 at 8:45 p.m. EDT
BASEBALL
Houston Astros -- Promoted Pat Murphy to assistant director of
scouting; promoted Andres Reiner to special assistant to the
general manager for international scouting and development.
Milwaukee Brewers -- Signed pitcher Kyle Peterson, their
first-round pick in last month's amateur draft; optioned catcher
Kelly Stinnett and infielder Tim Unroe to Tucson of the Pacific
Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Al Reyes from Tucson;
activated second baseman Fernando Vina from the disabled list.
New York Mets -- Placed pitcher Armando Reynoso on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained right shoulder; called up
infielder Shawn Gilbert from Norfolk of the International League
(AAA).
San Francisco Giants -- Activated infielder Bill Mueller from
the disabled list; optioned infielder Rich Aurilia to Phoenix of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Seattle Mariners -- Recalled pitcher Edwin Hurtado from Tacoma
of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); outrighted pitcher Josias
Manzanillo to Tacoma.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Juan Guzman on the 15-day
disabled list with a right shoulder strain; recalled pitcher
Huck Flener from Syracuse of the International League (AAA).
Calgary Cannons (Pacific Coast League/AAA) -- Added outfielder
Steve Hazlett from Carolina of the Southern League (AA); sent
infielder Tony Beasley to Carolina.
Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA) -- Promoted
shortstop Augie Ojeda from Bowie of the Eastern League (AA).
Vancouver Canadians (Pacific Coast League/AAA) -- Activated
outfielder Marquis Riley from the disabled list; placed
infielder Chris Pritchett on the seven-day disabled list with
soreness in his right foot.
Winnipeg Goldeyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Traded
designated hitter Mike Meggers to the Duluth-Superior Dukes for
a player to be named later and a 1998 first-round draft pick.
BASKETBALL
Orlando Magic -- Re-signed free agent forward Derek Strong.
Sacramento Kings -- Re-signed free agent center Kevin Salvadori.
Cleveland Rockers (WNBA) -- Activated guard Michelle Edwards
from the injured list; waived guard Marcie Alberts.
New England Blizzard (ABL) -- Acquired the rights to guard Molly
Goodenbour.
FOOTBALL
Cincinnati Bengals -- Signed center Rod Payne, their third round
pick in the 1997 draft, to a three-year contract.
Dallas Cowboys -- Signed tight end David LaFleur, their first
round pick in the 1997 draft, to a five-year contract.
Green Bay Packers -- Signed defensive end Elliott Fortune.
Kansas City Chiefs -- Re-signed running back J.J. Smith to a
two-year contract.
New England Patriots -- Signed cornerback Chris Canty, their
first round pick in the 1997 draft, to a four-year contract.
New York Jets -- Signed wide receiver Dedric Ward, their third
round pick in the 1997 draft, to a three-year contract; signed
linebacker Tim Scharf and quarterback Chuck Clements, both of
whom were sixth round picks, to two-year contracts; signed
defensive end Terry Day and running back Leon Johnson, both of
whom were fourth round picks, to three-year contracts; waived
punter Chris MacInnis; signed punter Monty Key.
Oakland Raiders -- Re-signed running back Derrick Fenner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Signed linebacker Alshermond Singleton,
their fourth-round draft pick, to a three-year contract.
Washington Redskins -- Announced that wide receiver Art Monk has
officially retired as a Redskin.
HOCKEY
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Named Don Hay an assistant coach.
Boston Bruins -- Signed winger Antti Laaksonen to a two-year
contract.
Dallas Stars -- Signed free agent winger Bob Errey, who was with
the San Jose Sharks, to a three-year contract.
Montreal Canadiens -- Signed free agent goaltender Andy Moog,
who was with the Dallas Stars, to a two-year contract.
Ottawa Senators -- Signed free agent center Clayton Beddoes, who
had been with the Boston Bruins, to a one-year contract.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Re-signed right wing Brett Bruininks to a
one-year contract.
Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) -- Signed center/winger Glen
Metropolit.
Kansas City Blades (IHL) -- Announced the retirement of center
Gary Emmons, who was named director of player
personnel/development; agreed to terms with right wing Darin
Kimble.
Port Huron Border Cats (UHL) -- Re-signed defenseman Jamie
Dabanovich to a one-year contract.
SOCCER
New England Revolution (MLS) -- Signed goalkeeper Jeff Causey.
COLLEGE
Army -- Promoted Missie Chinchar to chief women's assistant
basketball coach; promoted Julie Diehl to full-time status;
named Julie Moore, Heather Kirk and John Lauro assistant
coaches.
Coppin State -- Named Jennie Hall and Jack Arum assistant
women's basketball coaches.
Morgan State -- Named Faith Shearer assistant athletic director
for external operations.
Tennessee -- Named Sherry Dunbar assistant volleyball coach.
Tulsa -- Named Lori Castellano women's softball coach.
Xavier -- Announced the resignations of men's and women's
swimming coach Jerry Frentsos and assistant women's soccer coach
Rob Sherwood.
Wisconsin-Platteville -- Named Rich Duncan offensive coordinator
and head baseball coach; named Merle Johnson defensive
coordinator.
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