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July 29, 2000

SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR SATURDAY, JULY 29+

+SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR SATURDAY, JULY 29+

; designated pitcher Rich Rodriguez for assignment;

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activated third baseman Robin Ventura from the 15-day disabled

list.

HOCKEY

Minnesota Wild -- Reached a contract agreement with restricted

free agent left wing Scott Pellerin.

New York Islanders -- Signed unrestricted free agent defenseman

Dan Trebil, who had been with the Pittsburgh Penguins; re-signed

defensemen Aris Brimanis and Ray Schultz.

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