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 +THURSDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS+ Posted: Thur April 22, 1999 at 8:29 p.m. EDT BASEBALLAnaheim Angels -- Activated first baseman Mo Vaughn off the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Chris Pritchett to Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Baltimore Orioles -- Recalled pitcher Rocky Coppinger from Rochester of the International League (AAA). Chicago Cubs -- Placed pitcher Kevin Tapani on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 13, with right shoulder tightness; recalled pitcher Richard Barker from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Detroit Tigers -- Signed infielder Damion Easley to a four-year contract extension through 2004. Minnesota Twins -- Transferred pitcher Hector Carrasco to the 60-day disabled list; claimed pitcher Jack Cressend off waivers from the Boston Red Sox and optioned him to New Britain of the Eastern League (Double-A). Oakland Athletics -- Placed pitcher Kevin Jarvis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 19 with a blood clot of his left index finger; recalled pitcher Brad Rigby from Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Acquired shortstop Bolivar Volquez from the Baltimore Orioles to complete a March 29 trade. Texas Rangers -- Placed pitcher John Burkett on the 15-day disabled list with tightness of the right shoulder; recalled pitcher Mike Venafro from Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Schaumburg Orioles (Northern League/Independent) -- Signed outfielder Brent Bowers to a one-year contract; signed outfielder Jamie Lopiccolo and pitcher Tony Bacci; acquired pitcher Will Rushing from the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for future considerations. BASKETBALL Miami Heat -- Activated center Marty Conlon from the injured list; placed guard Rex Walters on the injured list with patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Idaho Stampede (CBA) -- Waived forward Dave Johnson. Harlem Globetrotters -- Named Bernie Bickerstaff as a coaching consultant for 1999 College All-Stars Series. USA Basketball -- Named Jay Harrington of Belleville Area College and Dan Monson of Gonzaga assistant coaches for the 1999 USA Basketball Men's World University Games Team; named Ron Bradley, Frank Burnell, Tim Carter, Steve Dodd, Paul Hewitt and Russ Pennell court coaches for Men's National Team Trials. FOOTBALL Cincinnati Bengals -- Re-signed linebacker Billy Granville to a one-year contract; signed wide receiver Jason Shelley to a two-year contract; signed the following rookie free agents: fullback Anthony Cleary, tackle Brien Hanley, center Brian Uhl, linebacker Ben Peterson, cornerback Marcus Parks and kicker Derek Schorejs. Cleveland Browns -- Acquired running back Sedrick Shaw from the New England Patriots for past considerations. Kansas City Chiefs -- Signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Artie Smith, who had been with the Dallas Cowboys, to a two-year contract. New England Patriots -- Signed free agent quarterback John Friesz, who had been released by the Seattle Seahawks. Tennessee Titans -- Signed rookie free agent punter Jason Bloom. HOCKEY Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Returned goaltender Tom Askey to Cincinnati of the American Hockey League. HORSE RACING National Thoroughbred Racing Association -- Named Joseph Bailey deputy commissioner and chief operating officer. SOCCER Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Fired coach Octavio Zambrano; named UCLA coach Sigi Schmid coach. COLLEGE Coastal Carolina -- Promoted Dave Blank to athletic director. New Hampshire -- Announced the retirement of football coach Bill Bowles and promoted Sean McDonnell to fill the position. Tennessee-Martin -- Named William Small men's basketball coach. © 2000 Sportsticker Enterprises, LP
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