THURSDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group.
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BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
COLLEGE
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Auburn -- Announced strong safety Martavious Houston has been
permanently dismissed from the football team for continued
violations of an unspecified team rule.
BSW
(ADDING SUPERSONICS, ASTROS MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
BASKETBALL
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Seattle Supersonics -- Signed center George Zidek to a second
10-day contract.
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and sale of the Toronto
Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and sale of the Toronto
Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
BASKETBALL
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Seattle Supersonics -- Signed center George Zidek to a second
10-day contract.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Agreed to terms with left wing Rob DiMaio on
a three-year contract.
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Optioned infielder Tomas Perez, catcher
Julio Mosquera and pitcher Carlos Almanzar to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); reassigned outfielder Phil Plantier
to minor-league camp; announced Plantier declined the assignment
and becomes a free agent.
BASKETBALL
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Seattle SuperSonics -- Signed center George Zidek to a second
10-day contract.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Agreed to terms with left wing Rob DiMaio on a
three-year contract.
COLLEGE
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Auburn -- Announced strong safety Martavious Houston has been
permanently dismissed from the football team for continued
violations of an unspecified team rule.
Catholic -- Named Alexander Czajkowski women's soccer coach.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Optioned infielder Tomas Perez, catcher
Julio Mosquera and pitcher Carlos Almanzar to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); reassigned outfielder Phil Plantier
to minor-league camp; announced Plantier declined the assignment
and becomes a free agent.
BASKETBALL
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Charlotte Hornets -- Activated forward Donald Royal from the
injured list; placed forward Travis Williams on the injured list
with tendinitis in his right ankle.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Optioned infielder Tomas Perez, catcher
Julio Mosquera and pitcher Carlos Almanzar to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); reassigned outfielder Phil Plantier
to minor-league camp; announced Plantier declined the assignment
and becomes a free agent.
BASKETBALL
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Charlotte Hornets -- Activated forward Donald Royal from the
injured list; placed forward Travis Williams on the injured list
with tendinitis in his right ankle.
Seattle SuperSonics -- Signed center George Zidek to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that the Glory franchise
will not return to Atlanta for the 1998-99 season.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with
unrestricted free agent cornerback Randy Fuller, who had been
with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Optioned infielder Tomas Perez, catcher
Julio Mosquera and pitcher Carlos Almanzar to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); reassigned outfielder Phil Plantier
to minor-league camp; announced Plantier declined the assignment
and becomes a free agent.
BASKETBALL
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Charlotte Hornets -- Activated forward Donald Royal from the
injured list; placed forward Travis Williams on the injured list
with tendinitis in his right ankle.
New Jersey Nets -- Activated center Jayson Williams from the
injured list; placed forward Don MacLean on the injured list
with tendinitis in both knees.
Seattle SuperSonics -- Signed center George Zidek to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that the Glory franchise
will not return to Atlanta for the 1998-99 season.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with
unrestricted free agent cornerback Randy Fuller, who had been
with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New York CityHawks (Arena) -- Acquired fullback-linebacker
Michael McClenton and lineman Rick Schaaf from the Orlando
Predators for kicker Michael Geary and fullback-linebacker Fred
Coger.
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Anaheim Angels -- Placed catcher Todd Greene, infielder Randy
Velarde and pitcher Pep Harris on the 15-day disabled list;
returned pitchers Rich Robertson and Greg Cadaret, catcher Ben
Molina and infielder Troy Neel to minor-league camp; assigned
infielder Chris Pritchett to minor-league camp for work
purposes.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Signed unrestricted free agent wide
receiver Brian Stablein, who had been with the Indianapolis
Colts.
New York CityHawks (Arena) -- Acquired fullback-linebacker
Michael McClenton and lineman Rick Schaaf from the Orlando
Predators for kicker Michael Geary and fullback-linebacker Fred
Coger.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Agreed to terms with left wing Rob DiMaio on a
three-year contract.
COLLEGE
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Auburn -- Announced strong safety Martavious Houston has been
permanently dismissed from the football team for continued
violations of an unspecified team rule.
Catholic -- Named Alexander Czajkowski women's soccer coach.
Purdue -- Announced the resignation of baseball coach Steve
Green.
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Anaheim Angels -- Placed catcher Todd Greene, infielder Randy
Velarde and pitcher Pep Harris on the 15-day disabled list;
returned pitchers Rich Robertson and Greg Cadaret, catcher Ben
Molina and infielder Troy Neel to minor-league camp; assigned
infielder Chris Pritchett to minor-league camp for work
purposes.
Boston Red Sox -- Claimed outfielder Midre Cummings off waivers
from the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Optioned infielder Tomas Perez, catcher
Julio Mosquera and pitcher Carlos Almanzar to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); reassigned outfielder Phil Plantier
to minor-league camp; announced Plantier declined the assignment
and becomes a free agent.
Southern Minny Stars (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
outfielder Maurice Douglas.
BASKETBALL
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Charlotte Hornets -- Activated forward Donald Royal from the
injured list; placed forward Travis Williams on the injured list
with tendinitis in his right ankle.
New Jersey Nets -- Activated center Jayson Williams from the
injured list; placed forward Don MacLean on the injured list
with tendinitis in both knees.
Seattle SuperSonics -- Signed center George Zidek to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that the Glory franchise
will not return to Atlanta for the 1998-99 season.
Mercer Marauders (EBA) -- Purchased the contract of guard Lance
Jackson from the Wilkes-Barre Diamonds.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Green Bay Packers -- Signed free agent defensive end Dexter
Nottage.
New England Patriots -- Signed unrestricted free agent wide
receiver Brian Stablein, who had been with the Indianapolis
Colts.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Re-signed wide receiver
Travis Anderson and tailback Mike Maurer.
New York CityHawks (Arena) -- Acquired fullback-linebacker
Michael McClenton and lineman Rick Schaaf from the Orlando
Predators for kicker Michael Geary and fullback-linebacker Fred
Coger.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Agreed to terms with left wing Rob DiMaio on a
three-year contract.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Signed center Juha Ylonen to a new one-year
contract.
Portland Pirates (AHL) -- Released defenseman Carl LeBlanc.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings forward Martin Lapointe one
more game and fined him $1,000 for a cross-checking incident
against Edmonton Oilers forward Rem Murray on March 17th.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Tampa Bay Lightning -- Reassigned forward Brent Peterson to
Milwaukee of the International Hockey League.
Portland Pirates (AHL) -- Released defenseman Carl LeBlanc.
Huntington Blizzard (ECHL) -- Signed forward Owen Lessard.
Jacksonville Lizard Kings (ECHL) -- Signed left wing Maurice
Meagher; placed right wing Brett Strot on seven-day injured
reserve.
Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) -- Accepted center Harold Hersh from
the Detroit Vipers of the International Hockey League.
Mobile Mysticks (ECHL) -- Activated forwards Steve Suk and
Chad Remackel from injured reserve; placed forward Neil
Donovan on the seven-day injured reserve.
Pee Dee Pride (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Ronalds Ozolinsh
on the seven-day injured reserve; activated defenseman Alex
Alepin from the injured reserve.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Plaxed defenseman Mikael
Tjallden on the seven-day injured reserve.
SOCCER
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Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Announced the retirement of defender
Derek Backman.
Minnesota Thunder (A-League) -- Re-signed defender John
Coughlin.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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COLLEGE
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Illinois-Chicago -- Announced Eileen McMahon has resigned as
women's basketball coach, effective April 1, 1998.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Anaheim Angels -- Placed catcher Todd Greene, infielder Randy
Velarde and pitcher Pep Harris on the 15-day disabled list;
returned pitchers Rich Robertson and Greg Cadaret, catcher Ben
Molina and infielder Troy Neel to minor-league camp; assigned
infielder Chris Pritchett to minor-league camp for work
purposes.
Boston Red Sox -- Claimed outfielder Midre Cummings off waivers
from the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
New York Yankees -- Returned pitchers Mike Mimbs, Wilson
Heredia, Marty Janzen, Danny Rios; infielder Phil Hiatt, third
baseman Mike Lowell and outfielders Ricky Ledee and Shane
Spencer to their minor-league camp.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Vancouver Canucks -- Placed goaltender Garth Snow on injured
reserve; recalled goaltender Corey Hirsh from the Syracuse
Crunch of the American Hockey League; recalled defenseman
Chris McAllister from Syracuse; assigned center Brandon
Convery to Syracuse.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Major League Baseball -- Approved the sale of the Los Angeles
Dodgers to Rupert Murdoch's Fox Group and the sale of the
Toronto Blue Jays to Interbrew, S.A.
Anaheim Angels -- Placed catcher Todd Greene, infielder Randy
Velarde and pitcher Pep Harris on the 15-day disabled list;
returned pitchers Rich Robertson and Greg Cadaret, catcher Ben
Molina and infielder Troy Neel to minor-league camp; assigned
infielder Chris Pritchett to minor-league camp for work
purposes.
Boston Red Sox -- Claimed outfielder Midre Cummings off waivers
from the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitchers Kennie Steenstra and Dave
Swartzbaugh to minor-league camp.
Houston Astros -- Sent catcher Mitch Meluskey to minor-league
camp.
New York Yankees -- Returned pitchers Mike Mimbs, Wilson
Heredia, Marty Janzen, Danny Rios; infielder Phil Hiatt, third
baseman Mike Lowell and outfielders Ricky Ledee and Shane
Spencer to their minor-league camp.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Placed pitchers Bryan Rekar and Terrell
Wade on the 15-day disabled list.
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HOCKEY
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Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Re-assigned forward Martin Chouinard and
defenseman Brian LaFleur to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey
League.
COLLEGE
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Coastal Carolina -- Announced the resignation of men's
basketball coach Michael Hopkins.
BSW
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HOCKEY
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Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Traded defenseman Craig Binns to the
Quebec Rafales to complete a March 17th trade.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
FOOTBALL
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Cincinnati Bengals -- Acquired quarterback Paul Justin from the
Indianapolis Colts for a fifth round pick in the April draft.
HOCKEY
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Washington Capitals -- Signed free agent left wing Brian
Bellows.
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
FOOTBALL
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Cincinnati Bengals -- Acquired quarterback Paul Justin from the
Indianapolis Colts for a fifth round pick in the April draft.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International League.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International League.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed pitcher Jose Paniagua on waivers
from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; announced that infielder Aaron
Holbert has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Tacoma of the
Pacific Coast League (AAA).
FOOTBALL
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Cincinnati Bengals -- Acquired quarterback Paul Justin from the
Indianapolis Colts for a fifth round pick in the April draft.
HOCKEY
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Washington Capitals -- Signed free agent left wing Brian
Bellows.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Traded defenseman Craig Binns to the
Quebec Rafales to complete a March 17th trade.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Re-assigned forward Martin Chouinard and
defenseman Brian LaFleur to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey
League.
COLLEGE
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Coastal Carolina -- Announced the resignation of men's
basketball coach Michael Hopkins.
Idaho State -- Named Jay McMillin assistant men's basketball
coach.
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor-league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed pitcher Jose Paniagua on waivers
from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; announced that infielder Aaron
Holbert has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Tacoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
FOOTBALL
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Cincinnati Bengals -- Acquired quarterback Paul Justin from the
Indianapolis Colts for a 1998 fifth-round pick.
HOCKEY
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Dallas Stars -- Activated left wing Dave Reid and defenseman
Sergei Zubov from injured reserve.
Washington Capitals -- Signed free agent left wing Brian
Bellows.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Traded defenseman Craig Binns to the
Quebec Rafales to complete a March 17th trade.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Re-assigned forward Martin Chouinard and
defenseman Brian LaFleur to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey
League.
COLLEGE
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Coastal Carolina -- Announced the resignation of men's
basketball coach Michael Hopkins.
Idaho State -- Named Jay McMillin assistant men's basketball
coach.
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Florida Marlins -- Assigned pitcher Jesus Martinez to AAA
Indianapolis as the player to be named later in the Eric Owens
deal; outrighted pitcher Hector Ramirez to AAA Charlotte.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed wide receiver Clarence Jones
and offensive lineman Sheldon Napastuk.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Recalled defenseman Shane Kenny
from Port Huron of the United Hockey League.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Florida Marlins -- Assigned pitcher Jesus Martinez to AAA
Indianapolis as the player to be named later in the Eric Owens
deal; outrighted pitcher Hector Ramirez to AAA Charlotte.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor-league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed pitcher Jose Paniagua on waivers
from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; announced that infielder Aaron
Holbert has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Tacoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
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Sacramento Kings -- Suspended forward Olden Polynice two games for
conduct detrimental to the team and fined him an undisclosed amount.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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Sacramento Kings -- Suspended center Olden Polynice two games for
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Agreed to terms with second baseman Mark Lemke
on a minor-league contract; optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and
outfielder Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International
League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Florida Marlins -- Assigned pitcher Jesus Martinez to
Indianapolis (AAA) as the player to be named later in the Eric
Owens deal; outrighted pitcher Hector Ramirez to Charlotte
(AAA).
New York Mets -- Optioned catcher Todd Pratt to Norfolk of the
International League (AAA); sent infielder Shawn Gilbert to
their minor league complex for re-assignment; voided contract of
infielder/outfielder Chad Fonville due to a pre-existing
physical condition.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Fort Wayne Komets (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Todd Reirden from
the San Antonio Dragons for future considerations.
Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) -- Signed defenseman J.P. Davis for the
remainder of the season.
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and outfielder
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Agreed to terms with second baseman Mark Lemke
on a minor-league contract; optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Detroit Red Wings -- Re-assigned center Sylvain Cloutier to
Detroit of the International Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils -- Re-assigned right wing Bobby House to
Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Recalled right wing John Druce from
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Re-assigned left wing Jocelyn Lemieux to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh Penguins -- Re-assigned center Serge Aubin to Hershey
of the American Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks -- Re-assigned goaltender Jamie Ram to Utah of
the International Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Recalled goaltender Corey Hirsch from
Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
Washington Capitals -- Signed free agent left wing Brian
Bellows.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) -- Released center Tim Lovell from
his amateur tryout.
Kentucky Thoroughblades (AHL) -- Released defenseman Iuori
Krivokhija from his professional tryout; returned defenseman
Terry Lindgren to Louisville of the East Coast Hockey League.
Portland Pirates (AHL) -- Released defenseman Travis Tucker from
his professional tryout.
Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Recalled defenseman Shane Kenny
from Port Huron of the United Hockey League; traded left wing
Mike Casselman to Grand Rapids for center Mike Harder; returned
defenseman Tim Murray to Detroit of the International Hockey
League.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Recalled goaltender Doug Bonner
from Louisiana of the East Coast Hockey League.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Released goaltender Joaquin Gage from
his professional tryout; recalled right wing Richard Irwin from
Raleigh of the East Coast Hockey League.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Traded defenseman Craig Binns to the
Quebec Rafales to complete a March 17th trade.
Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL) -- Signed defenseman Dan Boyle for the
remainder of the season; re-assigned defenseman Jeff Sirkka to
Hershey of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Vipers (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Duane Joyce on loan
from Adirondack of the American Hockey League; loaned defenseman
Tim Murray and left wing Rob Pattison to Adirondack of the
American Hockey League.
Fort Wayne Komets (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Todd Reirden from
the San Antonio Dragons for future considerations.
Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) -- Loaned left wing Mike Casselman
to Rochester of the American Hockey League.
Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) -- Signed defenseman J.P. Davis for the
remainder of the season.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Re-assigned forward Martin Chouinard and
defenseman Brian LaFleur to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey
League.
Utah Grizzlies (IHL) -- Re-assigned defenseman Jeff Libby to
Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Louisiana Ice Gators (ECHL) -- Added goaltender Lance Franz as
emergency backup; activated forward Scott McKay from injured
reserve.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added goaltender John Hultberg to
roster; released emergency backup goaltender David Huston.
Wheeling Thunderbirds (ECHL) -- Waived defensemam/right wing
Stephen Douglas.
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Agreed to terms with second baseman Mark Lemke
on a minor-league contract; optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and
outfielder Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International
League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Cincinnati Reds -- Acquired pitcher Jesus Martinez from the
Florida Marlins as the player to be named in the March 21st
trade for Eric Owens and assigned Martinez to Indianapolis (AAA).
Florida Marlins -- Sent pitcher Hector Ramirez outright to
Charlotte (AAA).
New York Mets -- Optioned catcher Todd Pratt to Norfolk of the
International League (AAA); sent infielder Shawn Gilbert to
their minor league complex for re-assignment; voided contract of
infielder/outfielder Chad Fonville due to a pre-existing
physical condition.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor-league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed pitcher Jose Paniagua on waivers
from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; announced that infielder Aaron
Holbert has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Tacoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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Sacramento Kings -- Suspended center Olden Polynice two games
for conduct detrimental to the team and fined him an undisclosed
amount.
Toronto Raptors -- Activated forward Gary Trent from the injured
list.
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Cincinnati Bengals -- Acquired quarterback Paul Justin from the
Indianapolis Colts for a 1998 fifth-round pick.
Seattle Seahawks -- Named Winston Moss defensive quality control
coach.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed wide receiver Clarence Jones
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Seattle Seahawks -- Named Winston Moss defensive quality control
coach.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed wide receiver Clarence Jones
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Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) -- Acquired defensmeman Mark
Cornforth from the Cleveland Lumberjacks for right wing Sean
Tallaire; acquired right wing Jamie Linden from the Las Vegas
Thunder for future considerations; loaned left wing Mike
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Portland Forest Dragons (Arena) -- Signed quarterback Alfred
Montez.
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Kansas City Blades (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Jeff Buchanan
and left wing Bill Armstrong from the Orlando Solar Bears for
defenseman Jason Herter and left wing Reggie Savage.
Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) -- Signed defenseman J.P. Davis for the
remainder of the season.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Re-assigned forward Martin Chouinard and
defenseman Brian LaFleur to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey
League.
Utah Grizzlies (IHL) -- Re-assigned defenseman Jeff Libby to
Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Louisiana Ice Gators (ECHL) -- Added goaltender Lance Franz as
emergency backup; activated forward Scott McKay from injured
reserve.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added goaltender John Hultberg to
roster; released emergency backup goaltender David Huston.
Wheeling Thunderbirds (ECHL) -- Waived defensemam/right wing
Stephen Douglas.
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Coastal Carolina -- Announced the resignation of men's
basketball coach Michael Hopkins.
Idaho State -- Named Jay McMillin assistant men's basketball
coach.
Texas-Pan American -- Named William Weidner athletic
director.
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(ADDING DEVIL RAYS MOVES)
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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Agreed to terms with second baseman Mark Lemke
on a minor-league contract; optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and
outfielder Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International
League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Cincinnati Reds -- Acquired pitcher Jesus Martinez from the
Florida Marlins as the player to be named in the March 21st
trade for Eric Owens and assigned Martinez to Indianapolis (AAA)
of the American Association.
Florida Marlins -- Sent pitcher Hector Ramirez outright to
Charlotte (AAA) of the International League.
New York Mets -- Optioned catcher Todd Pratt to Norfolk of the
International League (AAA); sent infielder Shawn Gilbert to
their minor league complex for re-assignment; voided contract of
infielder/outfielder Chad Fonville due to a pre-existing
physical condition.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor-league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed pitcher Jose Paniagua on waivers
from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; announced that infielder Aaron
Holbert has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Tacoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Assigned first baseman Russ Morman,
catcher Darron Cox, outfielder Jerome Walton, infielder Dave
Silvestri and pitchers Josias Manzanillo and Scott Aldred to the
minor league camp.
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American Hockey League -- Suspended Hamilton Bulldogs right wing
Alex Vasilevski and Rochester Americans defenseman Rumun Ndur
six games for leaving the bench, Rochester right wing Dan
Frawley three games for becoming the second player to leave the
bench and Hamilton defenseman Terran Sandwith one game for
receiving a match penalty for high-sticking on February 22nd.
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(CORRECTING ECHL NAMES)
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Louisiana IceGators (ECHL) -- Added goaltender Lance Franz as
emergency backup; activated forward Scott McKay from injured
reserve.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added goaltender John Hultberg to
roster; released emergency backup goaltender David Huston.
Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) -- Waived defensemam/right wing Stephen
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Portland Trail Blazers -- Activated guard Damon Stoudamire from
the injured list; placed guard Rick Brunson on the injured list.
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with a bruised right shoulder.