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 +THURSDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS+ Posted: Thur July 15, 1999 at 9:15 p.m. EDT BASEBALLArizona Diamondbacks -- Activated pitcher Darren Holmes from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Eric Sabel to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Atlanta Braves -- Activated infielder Wes Helms from the 60-day disabled list and optioned him to Greenville of the Southern League (AA); transferred first baseman Andres Galarraga from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; activated catcher Javy Lopez from the 15-day disabled list; optioned catcher Pascual Matos to Richmond of the International League (AAA). Chicago White Sox -- Signed pitcher David Saunders, their sixth-round pick in the first-year player draft. Florida Marlins -- Acquired pitcher Ryan Moskau from the Los Angeles Dodgers as the player to be named in the June 15 deal which sent infielder Craig Counsell to the Dodgers. Los Angeles Dodgers -- Promoted pitcher Robbie Beckett and outfielder DaRond Stovall from San Antonio of the Texas League (AA) to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Victor Alvarez from Vero Beach of the Florida State League (A) and promoted him to San Antonio; recalled outfielder Karl Chatman from San Bernardino of the California League (A) and promoted him to San Antonio. Montreal Expos -- Recalled first baseman Brad Fullmer from Ottawa of the International League (AAA). Seattle Mariners -- Activated outfielder Jay Buhner off the 15-day disabled list; recalled outfielder Ozzie Timmons from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed outfielder Charles Gipson on the 15-day disabled list with a separated right shoulder; placed outfielder Brian Hunter on the 15-day disabled list with a hyperextended left knee. St. Louis Cardinals -- Signed pitchers Chance Caple and Josh Teekel, their first-round and sixth-round picks in the first-year player draft. Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Activated pitchers Esteban Yan and Rolando Arrojo from the 15-day disabled list; designated pitcher Julio Santana for assignment. Toronto Blue Jays -- Purchased the contract of infielder Norberto Martin from Syracuse of the International League (AAA); sent outfielder Rob Butler outright to Knoxville of the Southern League (AA). Calgary Cannons (Pacific Coast League/AAA) -- Placed outfielder Jerome Walton on the disabled list, retroactive to July 8, with cartilage tear in his left wrist; placed righthander Dario Perez and infielder Benji Gil on the temporary inactive list to compete in the Pan American Games; Vancouver Canadians (Pacific Coast League/AAA) -- Released pitcher Terry Clark; assigned outfielder Brian Luderer to Modesto of the California League (A); placed pitcher Mark Mulder on the temporary inactive list. Charleston Alley Cats (South Atlantic League/A) -- Activated outfielder-designated hitter Brian Shackleford; placed outfielder-designated hitter Danny DiPace on the seven-day disabled list with bursitis in his left hamstring. Columbus RedStixx (South Atlantic/A) -- Announced that pitcher Dan Guillory has been promoted to Kinston of the Carolina League (A). Brevard County Manatees (Florida State League/A) -- Optioned infielder Raul Franco to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). St. Petersburg Devil Rays (Florida State League/A) -- Recalled pitcher Jason Standridge from Charleston of the South Alantic League (A). FOOTBALL Carolina Panthers -- Signed cornerback Tony Booth. Kansas City Chiefs -- Signed safety Larry Atkins to a three-year contract. Miami Dolphins -- Waived quarterback Jon Denton; signed guard Derrick LeVake to a one-year contract. Minnesota Vikings -- Signed linebacker Mike Parker. Nashville Kats (Arena) -- Added defenders William Yarborough and Derek Grier to the roster. HOCKEY Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Agreed to terms with defenseman Niclas Havelid, their third-round draft choice, on a one-year contract; signed forwards Jonas Anderson and Phil Crowe and goaltender Jan Lasak. Atlanta Thrashers -- Acquired right wing Martin Prochazka from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2001 sixth-round pick; signed center Andreas Karlsson. Carolina Hurricanes -- Signed center Josef Vasicek to a multi-year contract. Dallas Stars -- Acquired defenseman Jamie Pushor from the Atlanta Thrashers for left wing Jason Botterill. Detroit Red Wings -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent goaltender Manny Legace, who had been with the Los Angeles Kings, on a multi-year contract. Edmonton Oilers -- Named Craig MacTavish an assistant coach. New York Rangers -- Announced defenseman Jeff Beukeboom will be unable to resume his playing career due to a head injury; signed unrestricted free agent center Tim Taylor, who had been with the Boston Bruins. Ottawa Senators -- Signed center Konstantin Gorovikov to a multi-year contract. Phoenix Coyotes -- Signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Todd Gill, who had been with the Detroit Red Wings, to a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agent center Mike Sullivan to a two-year contract. St. Louis Blues -- Signed defenseman Libor Prochazka. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Fired assistant coaches Rick Paterson and Paulin Bordeleau; retained assistant John Cullen. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Signed unrestricted free agent forward Jason Bonsignore, who had been with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and left wing Vladimir Antipov. Utah Grizzlies (IHL) -- Signed goaltender Ian Gordon, defenseman Marc Streit and center Greg Parks. Louisville Panthers (AHL) -- Announced an affiliation with the Port Huron Border Cats of the United Hockey League. Mobile Mysticks (ECHL) -- Signed left wing Scott Cherrey and right wings B.J. Kilbourne and Jason Clarke. COLLEGE Brockport -- Named Neil Hickoff offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Joseph Early receivers coach and Bill Lawrence defensive line coach. Fairfield -- Named Mitch Jacobs volleyball coach. Fort Hays State -- Announced volleyball coach Dixie Wescott has resigned. Lake Superior State -- Named Paul Thomas sports information-marketing director. Liberty -- Named Chris Phillips volleyball coach. Missouri Western -- Named Jill Bailey softball coach. Ohio -- Promoted Geno Ford to assistant men's basketball coach. © 2000 Sportsticker Enterprises, LP
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