Sunday's Sports Transactions
Posted: Sun July 20, 1997 at 7:59 p.m. EDT
BASEBALL
Montreal Expos -- Signed pitcher Donnie Bridges, their
first-round pick in the June draft, and assigned him to their
team in the Gulf Coast League (Rookie); optioned pitcher Omar
Daal to Ottawa of the International League (AAA); designated
pitcher Salomon Torres for assignment; recalled infielder Jose
Vidro and pitcher Steve Falteisek from Ottawa.
Oakland Athletics -- Placed catcher George Williams on the
15-day disabled list with a strained right bicep; optioned
pitcher Tim Kubinski to Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); recalled catcher Izzy Molina and outfielder Ernie Young
from Edmonton.
Seattle Mariners -- Optioned pitcher Derek Lowe to Tacoma of the
Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cedar Rapids Kernels (Midwest League/A) -- Activated pitcher
Danny Greene from the disabled list.
Kane County Cougars (Midwest League/A) -- Placed center fielder
Julio Ramirez on the disabled list.
FOOTBALL
Detroit Lions -- Signed running back Barry Sanders to a
five-year contract extension with an option for a sixth year.
New York Jets -- Signed linebacker James Farrior, their first
round pick in the 1997 draft, to a five-year contract.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Signed wide receiver Reidel Anthony, one
of their first-round picks, to a six-year contract; signed free
agent cornerback Anthony Parker, who had been with the St. Louis
Rams, to a three-year contract.
SOCCER
New York/New Jersey MetroStars (MLS) -- Announced Brazilian
defender Branco signed a contract with Major League Soccer and
has been assigned to the MetroStars.
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