+SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15+
(ADDING COLLEGE)
BASEBALL
Anaheim Angels -- Placed infielder Juan Nieves on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to August 9, with a strained right
shoulder; recalled outfielder Jeff DaVanon from Salt Lake of the
Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Boston Red Sox -- Placed first baseman Brian Daubach on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13, with a staph
infection; placed pitcher Rolando Arrojo on the 15-day disabled
list, retroactive to August 12, with a right shoulder strain;
recalled pitcher Sun-Woo Kim and Morgan Burkhart from Pawtucket
of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Sent pitcher Joe Borowski outright to Iowa of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled outfielder Corey
Patterson from Iowa.
Cincinnati Reds -- Placed third baseman Aaron Boone on the
15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist.
Houston Astros -- Recalled pitcher Carlos Hernandez from Round
Rock of the Texas League (AA); sent pitcher Brian Powell
outright to New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Recalled outfielder Bruce Aven from Las
Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned outfielder
McKay Christensen to Las Vegas.
Minnesota Twins -- Placed outfielder Chad Allen on the 15-day
disabled list with a torn right ACL and medial meniscus;
recalled outfielder John Barnes from Edmonton of the Pacific
Coast League (AAA).
Montreal Expos -- Optioned infielder Henry Mateo to Ottawa of
the International League (AAA); activated pitcher Carl Pavano
from the 60-day disabled list; transferred pitcher Hideki Irabu
to the 60-day disabled list.
Durham Bulls (International League/AAA) -- Acquired pitcher
Scott Davison from St. George of the Western League
(independent).
Syracuse SkyChiefs (International League/AAA) -- Gave pitcher
Willie Banks his unconditional release.
Camden Riversharks (Atlantic Leauge/independent) -- Acquired
pitcher Mike Busby from the Nashua Pride for third baseman Kim
Batiste.
BASKETBALL
New Jersey Nets -- Waived center Chris Dudley.
Greenville Groove (NBDL) -- Named Stephanie Ready assistant
coach.
FOOTBALL
Atlanta Falcons -- Signed cornerback-punt returner Darrien
Gordon.
Chicago Bears -- Waived defensive tackle Mike Wells.
Miami Dolphins -- Signed guard Jamie Nails; waived punter Chris
Hanson.
Washington Redskins -- Signed tight end Steve Brominski;
released tight end John Sigmund.
HOCKEY
Calgary Flames -- Announced the resignation of president and CEO
Ron Bremner, effective immediately; named Ken King president and
CEO.
Colorado Avalanche -- Signed goaltender David Aebischer to a
multi-year contract.
Edmonton Oilers -- Signed defenseman Eric Brewer to a one-year
contract.
Minnesota Wild -- Announced that center Sergei Zholtok has been
awarded a one-year contract.
New York Islanders -- Agreed to terms with left wing Alexander
Kharitonov.
San Jose Sharks -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defenseman
Gary Suter; re-signed restricted free agent right wing Matt
Bradley; signed free agent center Joel Prpic and free agent
defenseman Jesse Fibiger; named Roy Sneesby equipment assistant
and transportation specialist; named Ilkka Sinisalo scout.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Named Russ Adam assistant coach.
Trenton Titans (AHL) -- Re-signed left wing Scott Bertoli.
Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) -- Signed defenseman Sheldon
Brookbank.
Roanoke Express (ECHL) -- Signed right wing Bret Dececco.
Idaho Steelheads (WCHL) -- Signed left wing Scott Burt to a
one-year contract.
Lubbock Cotton Kings (CHL) -- Re-signed goaltender Lance Leslie
for the 2001-02 season.
COLLEGE
Appalachian State -- Named Ryan Goodwin and Melissa Erixon
assistant volleyball coaches.
Arizona State -- Named David Dumble assistant track and field
coach.
Clemson -- Announced that freshman offensive lineman Grant
Oliver has left the team for personal reasons.
Colgate -- Named Kim Coon women's assistant basketball coach and
Kelly Bliss women's assistant lacrosse coach.
Colorado State -- Named Gary Ozzello athletic director.
Duke -- Named Al Pastore men's assistant soccer coach.
IUPUI -- Promoted Todd Howard to men's associate basketball
coach; named Dr. Johanna Doecke diving coach.
Pennsylvania -- Named Noah Gustkey athletic operations assistant
and Jeffrey Masci assistant coordinator of football operations.
Purdue -- Announced that junior guard Kennitra Johnson has
transferred from Connecticut.
Wisconsin-Whitewater -- Named Nicole Bendt interim women's
basketball coach, Brett Weber women's golf coach, Todd Skrivseth
men's assistant basketball coach, Emily Gutierrez women's
assistant soccer coach, Brian Johnson men's and women's
assistant swimming coach and Shannon Schumacher co-head athletic
trainer.
