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 +TUESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS+ Posted: Tues August 24, 1999 at 10:07 p.m. EDT BASEBALLBoston Red Sox -- Acquired pitcher Kent Mercker from the St. Louis Cardinals for catcher David Benham and pitcher Mike Matthews. Chicago Cubs -- Acquired pitcher Joey Nation from the Atlanta Braves to complete a July 31 trade. Cleveland Indians -- Placed outfielder Kenny Lofton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 16, with a strained hamstring; recalled infielder-outfielder Jolbert Cabrera. Kansas City Royals -- Placed second baseman Carlos Febles on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated left pinky finger, recalled infielder Steve Scarsone from Triple-A Omaha of the Pacific Coast League. Milwaukee Brewers -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Hector Ramirez from Louisville of the International League (AAA); placed catcher Bobby Hughes on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right elbow. Oakland Athletics -- Signed pitcher Mario Ramos and third baseman Joshua Hochgesang. Pittsburgh Pirates -- Placed pitcher Jason Christiansen on the 15-day disabled list with a cervical strain; recalled pitcher Jeff Wallace from Nashville of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). San Diego Padres -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Whiteside from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Will Cunnane to Las Vegas. Texas Rangers -- Recalled pitcher Corey Lee from Triple-A Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast League and optioned pitcher Danny Patterson to Oklahoma. Charleston Alley Cats (South Atlantic League/Class A) -- Activated outfielder Moises Rojas off the disabled list; placed pitcher Steve Maas on the 7-day disabled list with two sprained fingers on his left hand. BASKETBALL Cleveland Cavaliers -- Re-signed forward Cedric Henderson. Dallas Mavericks -- Announced the following promotions: Greg Anderson to vice president of marketing and communications, Cheryl Karalla to senior executive assistant, George Killebrew to vice president of corporate sponsorships, Steve Letson to vice president of operations and arena development, Jay McKim to vice president and chief financial officer, Buddy L. Pittman to senior vice president of human resources and Mark Andrew Zwartynski to senior vice president of ticket sales and technology. Golden State Warriors -- Re-signed free agent center Erick Dampier to a multi-year contract. Miami Heat -- Signed forward Tim James to a three-year contract. Minnesota Timberwolves -- Re-signed free agent guard Terrell Brandon to a six-year contract. Washington Wizards -- Re-signed free agent guard Mitch Richmond to a multi-year contract. FOOTBALL Chicago Bears -- Claimed defensive tackle Shane Burton off waivers from the Miami Dolphins. Cincinnati Bengals -- Signed quarterback Akili Smith to a seven-year contract. Detroit Lions -- Named Monte Clark part-time scout. Miami Dolphins -- Announced defensive end Dimitrius Underwood, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota, has agreed to join the team. New Orleans Saints -- Waived defensive tackles Tyree Allison and Tony Plantin and safety Gana Joseph. Oakland Raiders -- Acquired quarterback Bobby Hoying from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional draft pick in 2000. Washington Redskins -- Acquired cornerback Tito Paul from the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft pick. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Released slotback Ryan Carruthers and defensive tackle Arto Vartanian. Arena Football 2 -- Approved franchises in Augusta, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina; and St. Charles, Missouri. HOCKEY Atlanta Thrashers -- Signed goaltender Scott Fankhauser. Ottawa Senators -- Signed center Kevin Miller, defenseman Kevin Grimes and right wing Bob Prier to multi-year contracts. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Signed forwards Kevyn Adams and Frantisek Mrazek. International Hockey League -- Named Sam Sisco assistant to the vice president of hockey operations. Long Beach Ice Dogs (IHL) -- Signed defenseman Mike Crowley. Richmond Renegades (ECHL) -- Re-signed center Valentino Passarelli and right wing Steve Dumonski; signed center Marc Bouchard. Roanoke Express (ECHL) -- Named Randy Sieminski director of communications and play-by-play broadcaster. Quad City Mallards (UHL) -- Signed right wing Rob DeCiantis. Fresno Falcons (WCHL) -- Named Brian Clark media relations director and play-by-play broadcaster. Lubbock Cotton Kings (WPHL) -- Signed defenseman Brandon Carper. COLLEGE Big East -- Announced Virginia Tech will become a full member beginning with the 2001-02 academic year. Angelo State -- Named James Reid men's and women's track and field coach. Earlham -- Named Dennis Sunderman head athletic trainer. Florida Atlantic -- Named Shannon Litton women's assistant basketball coach. George Mason -- Name Maureen Costello women's assistant basketball coach. Kansas State -- Announced forward Ivan Sulic has joined the men's basketball team for the 1999-2000 season. New Orleans -- Named Twalla Powell and Julius Green men's and women's assistant track and field coaches and Tim Johnson assistant athletic trainer. Samford -- Named Richard Flight assistant athletic director. Texas-El Paso -- Announced the retirement of men's basketball coach Don Haskins, effective immediately. Texas Pan American -- Fired men's basketball coach Delray Brooks and assistant coaches George Morgan and Patrick Harrington. Transylvania -- Named Glenn Osborne sports information director and public relations assistant, Bernadette Madigan men's and women's cross country coach and Sean McDonough men's basketball assistant coach. Tulane -- Named Rob Barelli volunteer assistant baseball coach. © 2000 Sportsticker Enterprises, LP
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