+SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 11+
(ADDING DIAMONDBACKS)
BASEBALL
Anaheim Angels -- Activated catcher-infielder Shawn Wooten from
the 60-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Matt Wise to Salt Lake
of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Arizona Diamondbacks -- Activated third baseman Matt Williams
from the 60-day disabled list; optioned infielder Alex Cintron
to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Boston Red Sox -- Activated infielder Rey Sanchez from the 15-day
disabled list; optioned pitcher Sun-Woo Kim to Pawtucket of the
International League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds -- Acquired pitcher Ryan Dempster from the Florida
Marlins for outfielder Juan Encarnacion, infielder Wilton Guerrero
and pitcher Ryan Snare; purchased the contracts of third baseman
Brandon Larson and outfielder Raul Gonzalez from Louisville of the
International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Luke Hudson to
Louisville.
Cleveland Indians -- Fired manager Charlie Manuel; named third base
coach Joel Skinner interim manager; activated pitcher Jake Westbrook
from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder-outfielder Jolbert
Cabrera to Buffalo of the International League (AAA).
Detroit Tigers -- Activated outfielder Bobby Higginson from the
15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Fernando Rodney from Toledo
of the International League (AAA); placed first baseman Dmitri
Young on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 6, with a
hernia; placed third baseman Chris Truby on the 15-day disabled
list, retroactive to July 4, with a pulled rib cage muscle.
Kansas City Royals -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Ryan
Bukvich from Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
designated pitcher Cory Bailey for assignment; agreed to terms
with shortstop Zack Greinke.
Montreal Expos -- Acquired outfielder Cliff Floyd, infielder
Wilton Guerrero, pitcher Claudio Vargas and an undisclosed
amount of cash from the Florida Marlins for pitchers Carl Pavano,
Graeme Lloyd and Justin Wayne and infielder Mike Mordecai.
New York Yankees -- Claimed pitcher Seth Etherton off waivers
from the Cincinnati Reds; transferred pitcher Christian
Parker from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Claimed pitcher Brian Reith off waivers
from the Cincinnati Reds.
St. Louis Cardinals -- Traded shortstop Neil Simoneaux to the
Cleveland Indians for pitcher Nerio Rodriguez; assigned Rodriguez
to Memphis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Activated pitcher Ryan Rupe from the
disabled list; placed infielder Russ Johnson on the restricted
list.
Texas Rangers -- Purchased the contract of outfielder Ruben
Rivera from Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated
outfielder Rusty Greer from the 15-day disabled list; activated
pitcher Rich Rodriguez from the 60-day disabled list; designated
infielder Donnie Sadler for assignment; announced that catcher
Todd Greene has cleared waivers and offered him an outright
assignment to Oklahoma.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Activated infielder Chris Woodward from
the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Pedro Swann to
Syracuse of the International League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
Atlanta Hawks -- Signed guard Dan Dickau, a first-round pick in
the 2002 draft, to a multi-year contract.
Philadelphia 76ers -- Named Bob Bender assistant coach.
Houston Rockets -- Signed forward Bostjan Nachbar, the second of
their two first round picks, to a multi-year contract.
Greenville Groove (NBDL) -- Named Tree Rollins coach.
Cleveland Rockers (WNBA) -- Activated guard Jennifer Rizzotti;
placed center-forward Lucienne Berthieu on the injured list with
right shoulder tendinitis.
Seattle Storm (WNBA) -- Placed guard Jamie Redd on the injured
list; activated forward Takeisha Lewis.
FOOTBALL
Philadelphia Eagles -- Signed running back Brian Westbrook
to a three-year contract.
Seattle Seahawks -- Signed defensive tackle Robert Bernard.
Buffalo Destroyers (Arena) -- Activated lineman Silas Demary
from injured reserve; placed lineman Jeremy Johnson on injured
reserve.
Chicago Rush (Arena) -- Signed defensive specialist Damien
Marzett to the practice squad.
Detroit Fury (Arena) -- Signed wide receiver-defensive back
Jeremy Dutcher to the practice squad; placed defensive
specialist Kevin Scott on injured reserve.
Grand Rapids Rampage (Arena) -- Signed wide receiver-defensive
back Demont Smith to the practice squad; placed offensive
specialist Derin Graham and defensive specialist Joseph Todd on
injured reserve; waived lineman Terry Grooms from the practice
squad.
Indiana Firebirds (Arena) -- Waived wide receiver-linebacker
Brian Dolph.
New Jersey Gladiators (Arena) -- Signed lineman Michael Moncrief
to the practice squad; waived wide receiver-defensive back
James Brayboy from the practice squad.
Orlando Predators (Arena) -- Signed lineman William Carr and
kicker Matt Simonton.
San Jose Sabercats (Arena) -- Activated defensive specialist
Wendell Davis from injured reserve; placed wide
receiver-defensive back Travis Seaton on injured reserve.
Tampa Bay Storm (Arena) -- Waived lineman Anthony DeGrate.
HOCKEY
Atlanta Thrashers -- Agreed to terms with defenseman Pauli
Levokari.
Calgary Flame -- Signed defenseman Mike Martin and center
Jason Morgan.
Detroit Red Wings -- Re-signed free agent defenseman Mathieu
Dandenault to a one-year contract.
Nashville Predators -- Signed free agent left wing Brent
Gilchrist, who had been with the Dallas Stars; signed
free agent center Clarke Wilm, who had been with the
Calgary Flames.
New Jersey Devils -- Named Bob Carpenter assistant coach.
New York Rangers -- Signed defensemen Jeff State and Craig
Weller.
Vancouver Canucks -- Agreed to terms with free agent defenseman
Nolan Baumgartner, who had been with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Greensboro Generals (ECHL) -- Signed goaltender Daniel Berthiaume.
Pensacola Ice Pilots (ECHL) -- Signed defenseman Josh Harrold and
Brandon Carper and forward Mike Vigilante to one-year contracts.
South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) -- Re-signed defenseman Trevor
Johnson.
United Hockey League -- Announced an expansion team will be
located in Port Huron, Michigan for the 2002-03 season.
Laredo Bucks (CHL) -- Signed defenseman Marc Varteressian.
Lubbock Cotton Kings (CHL) -- Signed forward Ryan Olson.
Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL) -- Signed forward Blair Manning.
Rockford IceHogs (UHL) -- Re-signed forward Jeff Antonovich.
LACROSSE
New Jersey Storm (NLL) -- Traded forward Kerry Susheski, defenseman
Jordan Guindon and a 2003 first-round draft pick to the Buffalo
Bandits for forward Roy Colsey and a 2003 second-round draft pick.
SOCCER
Columbus Crew (MLS) -- Announced the retirement of defender Mike
Lapper, who accepted a position in the team's front office.
COLLEGE
Austin Peay -- Named Corey Carlin assistant women's volleyball
coach.
Colgate -- Named Jon Genson assistant football coach.
DePauw -- Named Bonnie Skrenta softball coach.
Gannon -- Named Jeff Nichols wide receivers coach.
Pacific -- Named Jodi Baker assistant director of athletic
training.
Quinnipiac -- Named Darren Savino men's assistant basketball
coach.
Wichita State -- Agreed to contract extensions through the
2006 season with track and field coach Steve Rainbolt and
volleyball coach Chris Lamb.
Williams -- Named Marsa Deniel women's assistant crew coach.NEWLN:|END| Content: 15000000
