Oct 21 1997
Houston Astros: Named John Tamargo manager at New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
Oct 18 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: Promoted Gib Bodet to national crosschecker.
Oct 17 1997
Colorado Rockies: Announced the resignation of Peter Durso, director of team travel.
Oct 15 1997
Chicago Cubs: Claimed infielder Jason Hardtke off waivers from the New York Mets; exercised the option on the contract of pitcher Bob Patterson; purchased the contract of first baseman Rod McCall from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Houston Astros: Announced that Bill Virdon will not return as coach for the 1998 season; named Matt Galante bench coach.
New York Mets: Outrighted the contract of pitcher Ricardo Jordan.
San Francisco Giants: Named Ron Perranoski pitching coach and renewed the contracts of coaches Carlos Alfonso, Gene Clines, Sonny Jackson and Juan Lopez.
Oct 14 1997
Florida Marlins: Outrighted pitcher Kirt Ojala and infielder Russ Morman to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Oct 10 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Released pitcher Pete Schourek; added pitcher Joey Eischen to the 40-man roster.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced that shortstop Greg Gagne has refused an outright assignment and opted for free-agency.
New York Mets: Named Jack Zduriencik special assistant to the general manager, Carmen Fusco director of professional scouting, Gary LaRocque director of amateur scouting, Omar Minaya director of international scouting, Jim Duquette director of player personnel, and Howard Johnson professional scout.
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced that outfielder Danny Tartabull and pitchers Billy Brewer and Scott Ruffcorn have refused outright assignments and have opted for free-agency.
Oct 9 1997
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Elected not to renew the contracts of head trainer Gene Gieselmann and strength and conditioning coordinator Mike Gibbons; named Dr. Stan London senior medical advisor.
Oct 8 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Announced they will not exercise the 1998 contract options of pitchers Kent Mercker and Mike Morgan and first baseman Hal Morris.
Colorado Rockies: Extended the contract of vice president of scouting Pat Daugherty.
Montreal Expos: Announced outfielder Sherman Obando refused outright assignment and chose to become a free agent.
New York Mets: Outrighted pitchers Yorkis Perez and Rick Trlicek, outfielder Andy Tomberlin and infielder Shawn Gilbert to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Oct 7 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Announced infielder Pete Rose Jr. cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); outrighted pitcher Pedro A. Martinez to Indianapolis but he elected free agency; added pitcher Todd Williams to the 40-man roster from Indianapolis; claimed pitcher Donne Wall off waivers from the Houston Astros.
Oct 6 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: Claimed pitcher Jim Bruske on waivers from the San Diego Padres; announced pitcher Mike Harkey refused an outright assignment and opted for free agency.
Montreal Expos: Announced that outfielders Joe Orsulak, Hensley Meulens and pitcher Jim Bullinger have refused outright assignments and opted for free agency.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Named Ed Creech director of scouting; promoted Marty Meier to special assistant to the general manager and named Clark Crist as an area scout.
Oct 5 1997
New York Mets: Announced that catching coach Bruce Benedict, bullpen coach Randy Niemann, hitting coach Tom Robson, third base coach Cookie Rojas and first base coach Mookie Wilson will be retained for the 1998 season.
Oct 3 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Claimed pitcher Curt Lyons off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced that outfielders Eric Anthony and Wayne Kirby and infielder Nelson Liriano became free agents after refusing assignments to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); named John Barr East Coast scouting supervisor.
San Diego Padres: Exercised the option on first baseman Wally Joyner's contract for the 1998 season.
Oct 2 1997
Chicago Cubs: Named Steve Melendez assistant trainer.
Oct 1 1997
Colorado Rockies: Named Jay Alves director of public relations.
Sep 29 1997
Chicago Cubs: Announced the contracts of first base coach Mako Oilveras and assistant trainer Brian McCann will not be renewed and Tom Gamboa will be added to the major league coaching staff for the 1998 season.
Sep 28 1997
New York Mets: Announced that catching coach Bruce Benedict, bullpen coach Randy Niemann, hitting coach Tom Robson, third base coach Cookie Rojas and first base coach Mookie Wilson will be retained for the 1998 season.
Sep 26 1997
Houston Astros: Announced all six members of the coaching staff have been asked back for the 1998 season.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Announced the retirement of pitcher Rick Honeycutt.
Sep 24 1997
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Announced manager Tony La Russa has exercised his option for the 1998 and 1999 seasons; activated first baseman John Mabry.
Sep 23 1997
Atlanta Braves: Recalled pitcher John LeRoy from Greenville of the Southen League (AA).
New York Mets: Named Omar Minaya assistant general manager.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Agreed with vice president and general manager Walt Jocketty on a three-year contract extension through the year 2000.
Sep 19 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Extended contract of manager Jack McKeon through the 1998 season.
Sep 16 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Extended their affiliation agreement with Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) for two more years.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Re-signed first baseman Mark McGwire to a three-year contract with an option for 2001.
Sep 13 1997
San Francisco Giants: Purchased the contract of pitcher John Johnstone from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Sep 12 1997
Florida Marlins: Outrighted infielder Chris Clapinski to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Reinstated infielder Kevin Young from the 15-day disabled list.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Busby from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Sep 11 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled outfielders Brant Brown and Robin Jennings, infielder Miguel Cairo and pitcher Rodney Myers from Iowa of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Terrell Lowery from Iowa; claimed pitcher Ramon Morel off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sep 10 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Activated first baseman Hal Morris from the 15-day disabled list.
Sep 9 1997
Colorado Rockies: Announced they would not renew the contract of vice-president of player personnel Dick Balderson and named Paul Egins director of player development.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Recalled pitcher Rick Gorecki from San Antonio of the Texas League (AA).
Sep 8 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled pitchers Jim Crowell and Scott Winchester, infielders Aaron Boone and Damian Jackson and outfielder Pat Watkins from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Acquired infielder Brian Raabe from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Donnie Schmidt.
San Diego Padres: Recalled pitcher Todd Erdos from Mobile of the Southern League (AA).
Sep 7 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Purchased the contracts of pitchers Jim Crowell and Scott Winchester from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled outfielder Pat Watkins, third baseman Aaron Boone and infielder Damian Jackson from Indianapolis.
Sep 6 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: Activated outfielder Todd Hollandsworth from the 15-day disabled list.
Sep 5 1997
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Rob Stanifer from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Recalled pitcher Heath Murray from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Sep 2 1997
Atlanta Braves: Recalled infielders Mike Mordecai and Ed Giovanola and pitcher Chris Brock from Richmond of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of first baseman-outfielder Tommy Gregg from Richmond; waived outfielder Wonderful Monds for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
Cincinnati Reds: Activated pitchers Pete Schourek and Kent Mercker from the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Recalled catcher Henry Blanco, infielders Adam Riggs and Wilton Guerrero, outfielder Wayne Kirby and pitchers Mike Harkey and Dennis Reyes from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contracts of outfielder Eric Anthony and infielders Eddie Murray and Paul Konerko from Albuquerque; transferred infielder Tripp Cromer from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; designated pitcher Alvin Brown for assignment; sent infielder Chad Fonville to the Chicago White Sox to complete an earlier trade.
Montreal Expos: Recalled infielder Orlando Cabrera, catcher Raul Chavez and pitchers Mike Thurman and Rick DeHart from Ottawa of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contracts of infielders Brad Fullmer and Hensley Meulens from Ottawa; transferred infielder Shane Andrews and outfielder Sherman Obando from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated outfielder Gregg Jefferies and pitcher Garrett Stephenson from the 15-day disabled list; called up catcher Bobby Estalella and shortstop Desi Relaford from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); transferred pitcher Scott Ruffcorn from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled infielder Lou Collier and outfielder Adrian Brown from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); recalled infielder Freddy Garcia from Carolina of the Southern League (AA).
San Diego Padres: Recalled pitcher Marc Kroon, infielders George Arias, Derrek Lee and Jorge Velandia, outfielders Trey Beamon and Ruben Rivera and catcher Mandy Romero from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Recalled infielder Dmitri Young from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Sep 1 1997
Atlanta Braves: Recalled first baseman Randall Simon from Richmond of the International League (AAA) and pitchers Kevin Millwood and Kerry Ligtenberg from Durham of the Carolina League
(A).
Chicago Cubs: Activated pitcher Kevin Foster from the disabled list; recalled outfielder Brooks Kieschnick from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Promoted third baseman Pete Rose Jr. from Chattanooga of the Southern League (AA); placed shortstop Barry Larkin on the 60-day disabled list with an Achilles heel injury.
Florida Marlins: Activated infielder/outfielders Cliff Floyd and John Wehner and pitcher Kurt Miller from the disabled list; purchased the contract of catcher Bob Natal from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); transferred pitcher Bill Hurst to the emergency disabled list.
Houston Astros: Recalled outfielders Bob Abreu and Richard Hidalgo and infielder Luis Rivera from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); optioned infielder Russ Johnson and outfielder James Mouton to New Orleans; moved outfielder Ray Montgomery from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
New York Mets: Recalled pitchers Takashi Kashiwada and Joe Crawford, catcher Alberto Castillo, infielders Jason Hardtke and Shawn Gilbert and first baseman Roberto Petagine from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); called up outfielder Carlos Mendoza from Binghamton of the Eastern League (AA); outrighted catcher Charlie Greene to Norfolk.
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated pitcher Ken Ryan from the disabled list; recalled shortstop Desi Relaford and catcher Bobby Estalella from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Recalled infielder Scott Livingstone, shortstop Luis Ordaz and pitcher Lance Painter from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); announced they will recall infielder Jeff Berblinger, catcher Eli Marrero and pitchers Manny Aybar and Sean Lowe from Louisville on Tuesday.
San Francisco Giants: Recalled pitcher Pat Rapp, infielder Wilson Delgado and outfielders Jacob Cruz and Dante Powell from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Cory Bailey from Phoenix; optioned catcher Doug Mirabelli to Phoenix.
Aug 31 1997
New York Mets: Recalled pitchers Ricardo Jordan and Juan Acevedo from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Optioned pitcher Manny Aybar to Louisville of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Scarborough Green from Louisville.
Aug 30 1997
Atlanta Braves: Transferred pitcher Terrell Wade from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the contract of catcher Tim Spehr from Richmond of the International League
(AAA); optioned pitcher Kevin Millwood to Durham of the Carolina League (A).
New York Mets: Designated pitcher Pete Harnisch for assignment; activated pitcher Paul Wilson from the 60-day disabled list and assigned him to St. Lucie of the Florida State League (A).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Optioned pitcher Sean Lowe to Louisville of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contract of Jose Bautista from Louisville.
Aug 29 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Claimed first baseman Mark Johnson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned him to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Activated pitcher Al Leiter from the disabled list; outrighted pitcher Donn Pall to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Purchased the contract of catcher Randy Knorr from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA), placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture of his right heel and sent him to New Orleans on a rehabilitation assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed outfielder Derrick Maddox for the 1998 season.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Recalled pitcher Sean Lowe from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); optioned first baseman Dmitri Young to Louisville.
Aug 28 1997
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Signed pitcher Richard Ankiel,
their second selection in the 1997 draft, to a minor-league contract.
Aug 27 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned pitcher Giovanni Carrara to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); activated pitcher Dave Burba from the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Acquired outfielder Darren Lewis from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named later; optioned pitcher Dennis Reyes to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); designated infielder Chip Hale for assignment.
New York Mets: Activated pitcher Jason Isringhausen from the 60-day disabled list; optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Binghamton of the Eastern League (AA); transferred pitcher Armando Reynoso from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list; signed manager Bobby Valentine to a three-year contract extension.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Purchased the contract of pitcher Jason Johnson from Carolina of the Eastern League (AA); placed pitcher Clint Sodowsky on the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis in his right shoulder; purchased the contract of shortstop Abraham Nunez; optioned pitcher Jose Silva to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 26 1997
Atlanta Braves: Placed pitcher Mike Bielecki on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 17th, with a torn right rotator cuff; recalled pitcher Brad Clontz from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled pitcher Giovanni Carrara from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); outrighted pitcher Jeff Tabaka to Indianapolis.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed outfielder Roger Cedeno on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured metatarsal in his left foot; purchased the contract of outfielder Garey Ingram from San Antonio of the Texas League (AA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled pitcher Mike Grace from Scranton-Wilkes/Barre of the International League; placed pitcher Garrett Stephenson on the 15-day disabled list with an injured right elbow.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled pitcher Jose Silva from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Chris Peters to Calgary.
Aug 25 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled pitcher Dave Stevens from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Kent Mercker on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 17th, with lower back stiffness; recalled pitcher Danny Graves from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated pitcher Jim Bruske from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Ruben Rivera to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Recalled outfielder Marvin Benard from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned outfielder Jacob Cruz to Phoenix.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed outfielder Brian Jordan on the 15-day disabled list and announced he will miss the rest of the season to rehab an injured back and wrist; Activated outfielder Phil Plantier from the 15-day disabled list.
Aug 24 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed pitcher Kevin Foster on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 17th, with a strained right shoulder.
Cincinnati Reds: Announced they will recall pitcher Danny Graves from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) on Monday.
New York Mets: Optioned pitcher Joe Crawford to Norfolk of International League (AAA); recalled infielder Jason Hardtke from Norfolk.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed outfielder Gregg Jefferies on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 18th, with a strained left hamstring; purchased the contract of first baseman/outfielder Mike Robertson from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Aug 23 1997
Houston Astros: Placed third baseman Sean Berry on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf; recalled third baseman Russ Johnson from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed pitcher Francisco Cordova on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Friday, with an inflamed right elbow; recalled pitcher Chris Peters from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 22 1997
Atlanta Braves: Placed second baseman Mark Lemke on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 21st, with a right ankle sprain; activated infielder Keith Lockhart from the 15-day disabled list.
Chicago Cubs: Promoted infielders Ron Walker and Jason Smith to Williamsport of the New York-Penn League (A); assigned infielders Derrick Bly and Nelson Abreu to Rockford of the Midwest League (A).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Optioned infielder Wilton Guerrero to the Albuquerque Dukes of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 21 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: Renewed their player development contracts with all of their minor league affiliates.
Montreal Expos: Placed pitcher Dave Veres on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder; purchased the contract of pitcher Shane Bennett from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Purchased the contract of pitcher Yorkis Perez from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Shawn Gilbert to Norfolk.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher Scott Ruffcorn on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 18th, with numbness in his right hand.
Aug 20 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed pitcher Michael Wuertz, their 11th round draft pick.
Colorado Rockies: Released pitcher Bill Swift.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with first baseman Eddie Murray on a minor-league contract and assigned him to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated pitcher Ramon Martinez from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Adam Riggs to Albuquerque.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed first baseman/outfielder John Mabry on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right jaw; recalled first baseman/outfielder Dmitri Young from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Aug 19 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Purchased the contract of pitcher Jeff Tabaka from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); transferred pitcher Jeff Brantley from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins: Sent pitcher Matt Mantei to Portland of the Eastern League (AA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed outfielder Todd Hollandsworth on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right elbow; recalled infielder Juan Castro from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Called up pitcher Jeff Wallace from Carolina of the Southern League (AA); designated pitcher Paul Wagner for assignment; promoted pitcher Jose Pett to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Acquired third baseman George Arias on waivers as the player to be named later in the August 13th trade for Rickey Henderson.
Aug 18 1997
Florida Marlins: Purchased the contract of pitcher Kirt Ojala from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Rob Stanifer to Charlotte.
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled outfielder Billy McMillon and pitcher Ron Blazier from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned outfielder Ricky Otero to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; outrighted pitcher Scott Ruffcorn to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
San Francisco Giants: Placed catcher Damon Berryhill on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring; recalled catcher Doug Mirabelli from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 17 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned pitcher Richie Lewis to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Aug 16 1997
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Antonio Alfonseca from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Recalled pitcher Jose Paniagua from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Rick DeHart to Ottawa.
San Francisco Giants: Recalled outfielder Jacob Cruz from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Pat Rapp to Phoenix.
Aug 15 1997
Atlanta Braves: Optioned infielder Ed Giovanola to Richmond of the International League; designated pitcher Dean Hartgraves for assignment.
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Al Leiter on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13th, with a pulled left groin muscle; announced they will recall pitcher Antonio Alfonseca from Charlotte from the International League (AAA) on Saturday.
Houston Astros: Designated first baseman/outfielder J.R. Phillips for assignment; recalled pitcher John Hudek from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose Cabrera to New Orleans.
San Diego Padres: Activated catcher Carlos Hernandez from the 15-day disabled list; optioned catcher Mandy Romero to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 14 1997
Chicago Cubs: Acquired infielder Manny Alexander from the New York Mets as one of the players to be named from an earlier deal.
Houston Astros: Acquired catcher Tony Pena from the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Julien Tucker.
Montreal Expos: Announced pitcher Christian Parker has been promoted from Cape Fear of the South Atlantic League (A) to West Palm Beach of the Florida State League (A).
Aug 13 1997
San Diego Padres: Traded outfielder Rickey Henderson to the Anaheim Angels for pitchers Ryan Hancock and Steven Agosto and a player to be named; assigned Hancock to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and Agosto to Rancho Cucamonga of the California League (A).
Aug 12 1997
Atlanta Braves: Optioned pitcher Kevin Millwood to Richmond of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Kerry Ligtenberg from Richmond.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Acquired outfielder Otis Nixon from the Toronto Blue Jays for catcher Bobby Cripps.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Optioned first baseman Mark Johnson to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); sent pitcher John Ericks to Calgary for a medical rehabilitation assignment.
San Francisco Giants: Signed outfielder Dan McKinley, their second-
round pick in the 1997 draft.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated catcher Tom Pagnozzi from the disabled list; placed infielder Scott Livingstone on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right elbow.
Aug 11 1997
Atlanta Braves: Placed infielder Keith Lockhart on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6th, with a pulled right oblique muscle; recalled infielder Ed Giovanola from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Acquired pitcher Mark Clark from the New York Mets as one of the players to be named in a previous deal.
New York Mets: Activated infielder Manny Alexander from the 15-day disabled list and designated him for assignment.
San Diego Padres: Purchased the contract of pitcher Paul Menhart from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 10 1997
Atlanta Braves: Signed pitcher Greg Maddux to a five-year contract.
New York Mets: Optioned pitcher Juan Acevedo to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); recalled infielder Shawn Gilbert from Norfolk.
San Diego Padres: Announced the retirement of pitcher Danny Jackson.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated outfielder Brian Jordan from the 15-day disabled list; sent outfielder Scarborough Green to Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Aug 9 1997
Chicago Cubs: Purchased the contract of pitcher Miguel Batista from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Acquired first baseman Eddie Williams from the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Hal Garrett; optioned first baseman Mark Johnson to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); designated pitcher Jeff Granger for assignment.
San Diego Padres: Placed pitcher Jim Bruske on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6th, with right bicep tendinitis; recalled pitcher Dario Veras from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 8 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled catcher Bill Haselman from his rehabilitation assignment in Trenton of the Eastern League (AA); optioned catcher Walt McKeel to Trenton of the Eastern League (AA). Recalled reliever Marc Pisciotta from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Promoted infielder Corey Price and pitcher Robert Boggs from Charleston of the South Atlantic League (A) to Chattanooga of the Southern League (AA); recalled infielder/ outfielder Chris Stynes and purchased the contract of pitcher Gabe White from Indianapolis on the American Association (AAA).
New York Mets: Traded center fielder Lance Johnson and two players to be named to the Chicago Cubs for relievers Mel Rojas and Turk Wendell and outfielder Brian McRae; designated pitcher Mark Clark and outfielder Steve Bieser for assignment.
San Francisco Giants: Claimed pitcher Terry Mulholland off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
Aug 7 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Pete Schourek on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 31st, with tendinitis in his left elbow; optioned outfielder Curtis Goodwin to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); placed pitcher Dave Burba on the 15-day disabled list with lower back spasms; recalled pitcher Pedro Martinez from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated infielder/outfielder Rex Hudler from the disabled list; outrighted pitcher Rich Hunter to Reading of the Eastern League (AA).
Aug 6 1997
Philadelphia Phillies: Designated outfielder Derrick May for assignment.
San Francisco Giants: Activated pitcher Pat Rapp from the disabled list; designated pitcher William VanLandingham for assignment.
Aug 5 1997
Atlanta Braves: Designated catcher Tim Spehr to Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled catcher Brook Fordyce from his rehabilitation assignment at Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) and activated him from the disabled list; optioned pitcher Giovanni Carrara to Indianapolis.
Colorado Rockies: Placed outfielder Angel Echevarria on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left abdominal muscle.
New York Mets: Activated pitcher Pete Harnisch from the 60-day disabled list; designated infielder Kevin Morgan for assignment; optioned pitcher Takashi Kashiwada to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Aug 4 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned infielder Eric Owens to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Richie Lewis from Indianapolis.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed outfielder Phil Plantier on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Manny Aybar from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Aug 3 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Purchased the contract of pitcher Giovanni Carrara from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed outfielder Bennie Bishop, a 10th round pick from the June draft.
Aug 2 1997
Chicago Cubs: Second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced his retirement, effective at the end of the season.
Cincinnati Reds: Activated shortstop Barry Larkin from the 15-day disabled list; placed first baseman Hal Morris on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Purchased the contract of outfielder Scarborough Green from Louisville of the American Association
(AAA); optioned first baseman Dmitri Young to Louisville.
Aug 1 1997
Houston Astros: Announced the retirement of pitcher Sid Fernandez.
New York Mets: Placed shortstop Manny Alexander on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 25th, with inflammation of the right knee; recalled infielder Jason Hardtke from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Alan Benes on the 15-day disabled list with an irritated right shoulder; recalled pitcher Curtis King from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Released catcher Rick Wilkins; optioned pitcher Joe Roa to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); designated pitcher John Johnstone for assignment.
Jul 31 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Traded pitcher John Smiley and infielder Jeff Branson to the Cleveland Indians for pitchers Danny Graves, Jim Crowell and Scott Winchester and infielder Damian Jackson; sent Graves and Jackson to Indianapolis of the American Association
(AAA) and Crowell and Winchester to Chattanooga of the Southern League (AA).
Montreal Expos: Signed pitcher Brian Hebson,
a 1997 draft pick, to a 1998 minor-league contract.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Acquired first baseman Mark McGwire from the Oakland Athletics for pitchers T.J. Mathews, Eric Ludwick and Blake Stein.
Jul 29 1997
Florida Marlins: Traded pitcher Matt Whisenant to the Kansas City Royals for minor-league catcher Matt Treanor.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated pitcher Donovan Osborne and outfielder Willie McGee from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Erik Ludwig to Louisville of the American Association (AAA); placed infielder Mike Gallego on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
Jul 28 1997
Atlanta Braves: Activated outfielder Kenny Lofton from the 15-day disabled list; designated catcher Tim Spehr for assignment.
Florida Marlins: Activated outfielder Devon White from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Mark Kotsay to Portland of the Eastern League (AA) and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the International League.
New York Mets: Promoted first baseman Tate Seefried to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Jul 27 1997
Colorado Rockies: Acquired pitcher Mark Hutton from the Florida Marlins for infielder Craig Counsell.
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Rob Stanifer from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Activated outfielder Vladimir Guerrero from the 15-day disabled list; placed outfielder Sherman Obando on the 15-day disabled list with calcium deposits in his right elbow.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled third baseman Joe Randa from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose Silva to Calgary.
Jul 26 1997
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Mike DeJean on the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed right elbow, retroactive to July 18th; recalled infielder Jason Bates from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Optioned pitchers Doug Creek and Dan Carlson to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher William VanLandingham and infielder Rich Aurelia from Phoenix.
Jul 25 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Fired manager Ray Knight; replaced him on an interim basis with senior advisor/player personnel Jack McKeon.
Montreal Expos: Announced that first baseman David Segui has withdrawn his appeal of a one-game suspension and will sit out tonight's game at Houston.
San Francisco Giants: Placed pitcher Pat Rapp on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique, retroactive to July 20th; recalled pitcher Doug Creek from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 23 1997
Chicago Cubs: Activated pitcher Kevin Tapani from the 60-day disabled list.
Cincinnati Reds: Activated infielder Terry Pendleton from the 15-day disabled list and granted him his unconditional release.
Montreal Expos: Announced the resignation of director of scouting Ed Creech, effective November 1st.
New York Mets: Purchased the contract of pitcher Brian Bohanon from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Shawn Gilbert to Norfolk; transferred pitcher Rick Trlicek from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Signed pitcher Jason Grilli, their first-round pick in the June draft.
Jul 22 1997
Atlanta Braves: Activated catcher Javy Lopez from the disabled list; optioned infielder Mike Mordecai to Richmond of the International League.
Chicago Cubs: Optioned catcher Mike Hubbard to Iowa of the American Association.
Florida Marlins: Recalled outfielder Reggie Sanders from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him to the roster; designated infielder Jeff Branson for assignment. Designated pitcher Matt Whisenant for assignment.
Jul 21 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Assigned catcher Brook Fordyce to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) to begin a rehabilitation assignment.
Florida Marlins: Acquired outfielder Darren Daulton from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor-league outfielder Billy McMillon; promoted outfielder Pookie Wilson to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Assigned outfielder Billy McMillon to Scranton-Wilkes/Barre of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Tony Barron from Scranton Wilkes/Barre of the International League.
Jul 20 1997
Montreal Expos: Signed pitcher Donnie Bridges, their first-round pick in the June draft, and assigned him to their team in the Gulf Coast League (Rookie); optioned pitcher Omar Daal to Ottawa of the International League (AAA); designated pitcher Salomon Torres for assignment; recalled infielder Jose Vidro and pitcher Steve Falteisek from Ottawa.
Jul 19 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled pitcher Amaury Telemaco from Iowa of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Dave Swartzbaugh to Iowa.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitcher Bryan Harvey to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Brevard County of the Florida State League (A); announced that first baseman-outfielder Cliff Floyd will begin an injury rehabilitation assignment Monday at Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Announced pitcher Pete Harnisch will join Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Optioned pitcher Doug Creek to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 18 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Activated pitcher Pete Schourek from the 15-day disabled list; placed catcher Brook Fordyce on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 16th, with a strained left hip flexor.
Colorado Rockies: Optioned pitcher Nate Minchey to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Acquired pitcher Pat Rapp from the Florida Marlins for pitchers Brandon Leese and Bobby Rector.
Jul 17 1997
Houston Astros: Promoted Pat Murphy to assistant director of scouting; promoted Andres Reiner to special assistant to the general manager for international scouting and development.
New York Mets: Placed pitcher Armando Reynoso on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder; called up infielder Shawn Gilbert from Norfolk of the International League
(AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Activated infielder Bill Mueller from the disabled list; optioned infielder Rich Aurilia to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 16 1997
Houston Astros: Purchased the contract of first baseman/outfielder J.R. Phillips from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); optioned outfielder Bob Abreu to New Orleans.
New York Mets: Reassigned general manager Joe McIlvaine to another position within the organization; promoted assistant general manager Steve Phillips to general manager.
Jul 15 1997
Chicago Cubs: Traded pitcher Frank Castillo to the Colorado Rockies for minor-league pitcher Matt Pool and assigned Pool to Orlando of the Southern League (AA); recalled pitcher Dave Schwartzbaugh from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Acquired outfielder Jon Nunnally and infielder-outfielder Chris Stynes from the Kansas City Royals for pitchers Hector Carrasco and Scott Service; signed shortstop Brandon Larson, their first-round pick in this year's amateur draft.
San Diego Padres: Signed infielder Kevin Nicholson, their first round draft choice, and assigned him to Peoria of the Arizona League (A).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Waived pitcher Fernando Valenzuela for the purposes of giving him his unconditional release; recalled pitcher Eric Ludwick from Louisville of the American Association
(AAA).
Jul 14 1997
Chicago Cubs: Named Jeff Pentland hitting coach.
Colorado Rockies: Purchased the contract of pitcher Nate Minchey from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Recalled pitcher Shane Reynolds from his rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A New Orleans and activated him from the 15-day disabled list; optioned the contract of pitcher John Hudek to New Orleans of the American Association
(AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms with pitcher Randy Wolf, their second-
round pick in the 1997 draft, and assigned him to Batavia of the New York-Penn League (A).
Jul 13 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Owens from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Purchased the contract of pitcher Dennis Reyes from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Mike Harkey to Albuquerque; designated pitcher Fred Warrecker for assignment.
San Diego Padres: Placed catcher Carlos Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf; purchased the contract of catcher Mandy Romero from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); designated outfielder Earl Johnson for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed outfielder Willie McGee on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 12th, with a left side strain; recalled outfielder/first baseman Phil Plantier from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Jul 12 1997
Atlanta Braves: Optioned pitchers Joe Borowski, Paul Byrd and Brad Clontz to Richmond of the International League (AAA); placed catcher Javy Lopez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 6th, with a hairline fracture of his left thumb; recalled pitcher Kevin Millwood from Richmond; purchased the contracts of pitchers Chad Fox and Mike Cather and catcher Tim Spehr from Richmond; moved pitcher Pedro Borbon from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Cincinnati Reds: Placed infielder Terry Pendleton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 7th, with inflammation in his left knee; announced they will recall infielder Eric Owens from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Purchased the contract of pitcher Dennis Reyes from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); promoted pitcher Will Brunson from San Antonio of the Texas League (AA) to Albuquerque, and pitcher Rick Gorecki from San Bernadino of the California League (A) to San Antonio.
Montreal Expos: Placed outfielder Vladimir Guerrero on the 15-day disabled list with a non-displaced fracture of his left hand; recalled outfielder Sherman Obando from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Jul 11 1997
Chicago Cubs: Activated catcher Tyler Houston from the disabled list; optioned pitcher Marc Pisciotta to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Assigned infielder Pete Rose Jr. from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) to Chattanooga of the Southern League (AA).
Florida Marlins: Purchased the contract of outfielder Mark Kotsay from Portland of the Eastern League (AA); optioned outfielder Billy McMillon to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Activated shortstop Rey Ordonez from the 15-day disabled list; optioned catcher Alberto Castillo to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Extended the contract of outfielder Al Martin through the year 2000 with two one-year options.
Jul 10 1997
Atlanta Braves: Placed outfielder Kenny Lofton on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin injury; waived pitcher Bryan Harvey; recalled outfielder Danny Bautista from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Tony Saunders from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Charlotte of the International League (AAA) and activated him from the disabled list; optioned pitcher Rob Stanifer to Charlotte; transferred pitcher Kurt Miller from the 15-day to 60-day disabled list.
New York Mets: Activated infielder Manny Alexander from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Shawn Gilbert to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Optioned pitcher Chris Peters to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League; promoted pitcher Carlos Crawford from Carolina of the Southern League to Calgary.
Jul 9 1997
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Tommy Greene on the 15-day disabled list with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder; recalled pitcher Russ Springer from Jackson of the Texas League (AA).
Jul 8 1997
Philadelphia Phillies: Claimed outfielder Midre Cummings off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates; transferred outfielder Danny Tartabull to the 60-day disabled list.
Jul 7 1997
Houston Astros: Announced pitcher Russ Springer will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Jackson of the Texas League (AA) on Tuesday.
Jul 6 1997
Chicago Cubs: Promoted pitcher Kerry Wood from Orlando of the Southern League (AA) to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Transferred pitcher Kevin Zaleski from Kane County of the Midwest League (A) to Brevard County of the Florida State League (A).
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated pitcher Mark Leiter from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Calvin Maduro to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Ron Blazier to Clearwater of the Florida State League (A).
Jul 5 1997
Atlanta Braves: Activated outfielder Kenny Lofton from the 15-day disabled list; designated outfielder Danny Bautista for assignment.
Jul 4 1997
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Matt Whisenant from his injury rehabiliation assignment at Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Jul 3 1997
Florida Marlins: Transferred outfielder Roosevelt Brown from Kane County of the Midwest League (A) to Brevard County of the Florida State League (A).
Montreal Expos: Activated catcher Darrin Fletcher from the 15-day disabled list; option outfielder Sherman Obando to Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Recalled catcher Todd Pratt from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Norfolk.
San Diego Padres: Activated pitcher Sterling Hitchcock from the 15-day disabled list; placed pitcher Doug Bochtler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 2nd, with a strained left calf muscle.
Jul 2 1997
Colorado Rockies: Recalled pitcher Jamey Wright from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Signed pitchers Matthew Pidgeon, Zachary Doan and Corey Ehlers and assigned them to the Gulf Coast Rookie League; signed pitchers Reece Borges, William Putnicki, Henry Williams and Nick Rizzo, infielder Anthony Schifano and catchers Nathan Reese and Travis Hunter to Utica of the New York- Penn League; signed pitcher Mark Richards III and infielder Larry Rupchich to Kane County of the Midwest League (A).
Montreal Expos: Recalled third baseman Doug Strange from an injury rehabilitation assignment; optioned infielder Jose Vidro to Ottawa of the International League (AAA)
New York Mets: Signed pitcher Geoffrey Goetz, their first-round pick in the amateur draft, and shortstop Mark Proctor, the 16th-round pick.
San Francisco Giants: Recalled pitcher Doug Creek from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Dan Carlson to Phoenix.
Jul 1 1997
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Roger Bailey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 30th, with a strained left hamstring.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitchers Aaron Akin, James Robert Garvin and Gaige Thomas, infielders Chris Aguila, Jesus Medrano and James Kelly Washington and outfielders Brian Reed and Javon Walker and assigned them to the Gulf Coast League Marlins; signed pitchers Blair Fowler, Scott Henderson and Cory Lima, infielders Matt Erickson and Ross Gload, outfielders Christopher Clark, Rhodney Donaldson and Matthew Schnabel, and catchers Brandon Harper and Alex Melconian and assigned them to Utica of the New York- Penn League; signed outfielder Jon Heinrichs and assigned him to Kane County of the Midwest League (A); signed pitcher James McGowan.
Houston Astros: Placed infielder/outfielder Pat Listach on waivers for purpose of giving him his unconditional release; reinstated outfielder Bob Abreu from the 15-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Placed infielder Bill Mueller on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right index finger; recalled outfielder Marvin Benard from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jun 30 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitcher John Whitesides.
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Bruce Ruffin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 27th, with inflammation in his left elbow; recalled pitcher Jeff McCurry from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated infielder David Bell from the disabled list; optioned outfielder Micah Franklin to Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Jun 29 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned outfielder Brant Brown to Iowa of the American Association (AA); recalled pitcher Marc Pisciotta from Iowa.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Optioned outfielder Karim Garcia to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and recalled left fielder Todd Hollandsworth from Albuquerque.
New York Mets: Recalled pitcher Joe Crawford from Norfolk of the International League; activated infielder Sean Gilbert from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Steve Bieser and pitcher Riccardo Jordan to Norfolk.
Jun 28 1997
Colorado Rockies: Placed outfielder Ellis Burks on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury; recalled outfielder Angel Echevarria from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Called up infielder Lou Collier from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jun 27 1997
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with outfielder Sammy Sosa through the 2001 season with a mutual option for 2002.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed outfielder Brian Jordan on the 15-day disabled list with a sore back; recalled outfielder Micah Franklin from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Jun 26 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed infielder Thaddius Markray and assigned him to Billings of the Pioneer League (Rookie); optioned infielder Aaron Boone to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Placed infielder/outfielder John Wehner on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated left shoulder; purchased the contract of infielder Chris Clapinski from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Optioned pitcher Donne Wall to New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Tommy Greene from New Orleans.
San Francisco Giants: Placed pitcher Osvaldo Fernandez on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow; recalled pitcher Dan Carlson from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jun 25 1997
New York Mets: Signed shortstops Kendrick Miller and Jason Shuck,
two 1997 draft choices; assigned Miller to Pittsfield of the New York-Penn League (A) and Shuck to St. Lucie of the Florida State League (Rookie).
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated pitcher Mike Grace from the disabled list and optioned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Assigned shortstop Ramon Martinez to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned infielder Jay Canizaro to Shreveport of the Texas League (AA).
Jun 24 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Activated pitcher Mike Morgan from the 15-day disabled list; announced the team is moving its spring training and instructional league operation from Plant City, Florida, to Sarasota, Florida, effective 1998, and will assume to terms of the lease agreement between the city and the Chicago White Sox; promoted infielder Pete Rose Jr. to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated outfielder Al Martin from the 15-day disabled list; Optioned first baseman Mark Johnson to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); outrighted pitcher David Wainhouse to Calgary.
San Francisco Giants: Optioned outfielder Marvin Benard to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Keith Foulke from Phoenix.
Jun 23 1997
Atlanta Braves: Placed outfielder Kenny Lofton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 18th, with a pulled left groin muscle; purchased the contract of outfielder Danny Bautista from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed pitcher Ramon Martinez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 15th, with a sore right shoulder; purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Harkey from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
New York Mets: Signed third baseman Mathias Fafard from the June amateur draft and assigned him to the Gulf Coast Mets of the Rookie League (A).
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher Ryan Nye on the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of pitcher Billy Brewer from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated outfielder Jermaine Allensworth from the 15-day disabled list.
Jun 22 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Pete Schourek on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 14th, with tendinitis in his left triceps; recalled second baseman Bret Boone from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated pitcher Garrett Stephenson from the disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Optioned outfielder Adrian Brown to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); announced they will activate outfielder Jermaine Allensworth from the 15-day disabled list on Monday.
Jun 21 1997
Florida Marlins: Placed outfielder Cliff Floyd on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left hamstring; recalled outfielder Billy McMillon from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Russ Springer on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back sprain; recalled pitcher John Hudek from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Activated first baseman David Segui and outfielder Vladimir Guerrero from the 15-day disabled list; placed third baseman Doug Strange on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring; optioned pitcher Omar Daal to Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Jun 20 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled infielder Miguel Cairo from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Purchased the contract of infielder Aaron Boone from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Recalled outfielder Todd Dunwoody from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Agreed to terms with first baseman Lance Berkman, their first-round pick in the June draft.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named David Montgomery managing partner, president and CEO, and Bill Giles chairman.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed pitcher Ricardo Rincon on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Jose Silva from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Recalled infielder Jorge Velandia from Las Vegas Pacific Coast League (AAA); outrighted pitcher Terry Burrows to Las Vegas.
Jun 19 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed shortstop Shawon Dunston on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9th, with a strained left hamstring.
Florida Marlins: Optioned pitcher Antonio Alfonseca to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Signed six amateur draft selections: pitchers Juan Arteaga, Randy Hamilton, Shawn Mikkola and Nicholas Maness; catcher Jason Phillips and outfielder Michael Yancy.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Designated pitcher Dave Wainhouse for assignment.
San Francisco Giants: Sent pitcher Russell Ortiz from Shreveport of the Texas League (AA) to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Andy Taulbee from Phoenix to Shreveport.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Signed shortstop Adam Kennedy, their first-round selection in the amateur draft.
Jun 18 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed five players selected in the amateur draft: pitchers Scott Downs, Nathan Teut and Nathan Batts; catcher Brad Hargreaves and shortstop Morey Aldrup.
Cincinnati Reds: Named Cal Levy marketing consultant; optioned infielder Bret Boone to Indianapolis of the American Association
(AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Optioned infielder Jason Bates and pitcher Jamey Wright to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); recalled infielder Naifi Perez and pitcher Bryan Rekar from Colorado Springs.
Montreal Expos: Placed catcher Darrin Fletcher on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ligament in his right ankle; recalled catcher Raul Chavez from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Recalled pitcher Juan Acevedo from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Kevin Morgan to Norfolk.
Jun 17 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed shortstop Barry Larkin on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf; activated pitcher John Smiley from the disabled list.
New York Mets: Signed two players selected in the amateur draft: outfielder Michael Yancy and pitcher Nicholas Maness.
San Diego Padres: Promoted outfielder Gary Matthews Jr and catcher Wiklenman Gonzalez from Rancho Cucamonga of the California League (A) to Mobile of the Southern League (AA); Assigned pitcher Jim Baron and outfielder Rick Prieto from Mobile to Rancho Cucamonga.
Jun 16 1997
New York Mets: Activated outfielder Lance Johnson from the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of infielder Jason Hardtke from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); outrighted the contract of pitcher Barry Manuel; placed infielder Shawn Gilbert on the 15-day disabled list with a staph infection of his right knee; transferred outfielder Andy Tomberlin to the 60-day disabled list.
Jun 15 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed catcher Tyler Houston on the 15-day disabled list due to an appendectomy; recalled catcher Mike Hubbard from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Optioned outfielder Billy McMillon to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); recalled pitcher Livan Hernandez from Charlotte.
Houston Astros: Activated pitcher Tom Martin from the disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher Garrett Stephenson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 5th, with inflammation in his left knee; purchased the contract of pitcher Scott Ruffcorn from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated outfielder Mark Smith from the 15-day disabled list and recalled him from his rehabilitation assignment at Carolina of the Southern League (AA); optioned infielder Freddy Garcia to Carolina.
San Diego Padres: Activated pitcher Andy Ashby from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Todd Erdos to Mobile of the Southern League (AA).
Jun 14 1997
Florida Marlins: Placed infielder Alex Arias on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left hamstring; recalled outfielder Billy McMillon from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Jun 13 1997
Montreal Expos: Promoted infielder Danny Bravo from Cape Fear of the South Atlantic League (A) to West Palm Beach of the Florida State League (A), and third baseman David Rigoli from extended spring training to Cape Fear.
New York Mets: Placed infielder Manny Alexander on the 15-day disabled list after he underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee; placed pitcher Ricky Trlicek on the 15-day disabled list with a tender right middle finger; recalled pitcher Ricardo Jordan from Norfolk of the International League
(AAA); purchased the contract of infielder Kevin Morgan from Norfolk.
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled pitcher Wayne Gomes and infielder Kevin Sefcik from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); placed infielder-outfielder Rex Hudler on the 15-day disabled list with a knee injury, and pitcher Ken Ryan on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 8th, with a sprained ligament in his right elbow.
San Diego Padres: Acquired pitchers Danny Jackson and Rich Batchelor and outfielder Mark Sweeney from the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, outfielder Phil Plantier and infielder Scott Livingstone.
Jun 12 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed 15 players selected in the amateur draft: outfielders Jaisen Randolph, Gary Johnson and Tom Bernhardt; pitchers Paul Vracar, Randy Williams, Tom Waligora, Matthew Magers, Chris Piersoll, Kevin Waldrum, Michael Meyers and Michael Delano; third baseman Ronald Walker; catcher Mike Amrhein; shortstop Deon Eaddy and second baseman Todd Fereday.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitchers Scott Williamson and Wesley Stumbo, both selected in the amateur draft.
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Shane Reynolds on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 10th, with a meniscus tear in his right knee; signed pitchers Don Thomas and James Wallace, both selected in the amateur draft.
San Francisco Giants: Agreed to terms with 20 players selected in the amateur draft: pitchers Jeff Andra, Shawn Austin, Joseph Farley, Kevin Joseph, William Malerich, Thomas Nielsen, Nathan Rice, Jesse Travis and Jason Verdugo; catchers Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Tim Flaherty and Bryan Guse; first baseman Chris Ankrum; second basemen Clay Greene and Travis Young; third baseman Mark Mosier; outfielders Michael Byas, Brett Casper, Chad Faircloth and Zachary Wells.
Jun 11 1997
New York Mets: Signed 12 players selected in the amateur draft: shortstops Jason Brett and Bobby Hill; third basemen Jason Bowring and Jason Roach; pitchers Eric Cammack, David Lohrman and Joseph Maberry; catchers Brian Jenkins and Clark Lambert; outfielders Nick Rains and Jose Rijo-Berger and second baseman Anthony Valentine.
Jun 10 1997
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with pitcher Jon Garland, their first-round pick in the amateur draft
Cincinnati Reds: Signed three players selected in the amateur draft: first baseman Toby Sanchez, outfielder David Tidwell and shortstop Kevin Baderdeen.
Montreal Expos: Signed 10 players selected in the amateur draft: pitchers Thomas Tucker, Ryan Becks, Ryan Saylor, Ramon Plummer and Tobin Lanzata; second basemen Clarence Myers and Scott Zech; first baseman Talmadge Nunnari, shortstop Joshua Reding and outfielder Michael Edge.
San Francisco Giants: Activated catcher Damon Berryhill from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Keith Foulke to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jun 9 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed 10 players selected in the amateur draft: pitchers David Runk, Clint Brewer, Dustin Robinson, Tye Levy, Robert Averette, Zadrian Brown, shortstop Travis Dawkins, outfielder Mike Frank, first baseman Braxton Whitehead, catcher Marc Suarez.
Houston Astros: Signed nine players selected in the amateur draft: outfielders Robert Bystrowski and Ryan Dunn, shortstops Joesph Cathey and Patrick Cutshall, third baseman Stephen Logan, first baseman James Thomas, and pitchers Brian Hecht, Joseph Messman and Peter Sullivan; signed catcher Danny Fatheree and second baseman Joseph Robinson.
Jun 8 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Mike Morgan on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled musle in his left rib cage; recalled pitcher Hector Carrasco from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Activated pitcher Jamey Wright from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Bobby Jones to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jun 7 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned pitcher Hector Carrasco to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); placed pitcher Mike Morgan on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left rib cage muscle; recalled Carrasco from Indianapolis to replace Morgan on the roster; recalled pitcher Felix Rodriguez from Indianapolis; signed 10 amateur draft choices: outfielders Dwayne Wise, Mike Frank and Ben Craig, pitchers Clint Brewer, Dustin Robinson, Braxton Whitehead, Tye Levy, Robert Averette and Zadrian Brown and first baseman Eric Welsh.
San Francisco Giants: Recalled pitcher Dan Carlson from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Rene Arocha to Phoenix.
Jun 6 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher John Smiley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 2nd, with a groin pull; recalled pitcher Brett Tomko from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Purchased the contract of infielder Jose Vidro from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); designated pitcher Derek Aucoin for assignment; signed eight players selected in this week's amateur draft: shortstops Scott Hodges and Anthony Taracciolo, pitchers Julio Perez, Scott Strickland, Clarence Blank, Ryan Van Gilder and Joseph Fretwell and catcher John White.
Jun 5 1997
Montreal Expos: Transferred pitcher Rheal Cormier from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; placed outfielder Vladimir Guerrero on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled right hamstring.
New York Mets: Outrighted pitcher Yorkis Perez to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Jun 4 1997
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher Mark Magnum, their first-
round draft pick in the 1997 draft.
Montreal Expos: Placed first baseman David Segui on the 15-day disabled list with a slightly torn meniscus in his left knee; recalled first baseman Ryan McGuire from Ottawa of International League (AAA).
Jun 3 1997
San Diego Padres: Promoted infielder Rich Hills from Rancho Cucamonga of the California League (A) to Mobile of the Southern League (AA); assigned pitcher Rafael Medina to Rancho Cucamonga; reassigned pitcher Damond Nash from Rancho Cucamonga to Clinton of the Midwest League (A).
Jun 2 1997
New York Mets: Placed shortstop Rey Ordonez on the 15-day disabled list with a broken bone in his left hand; designated outfielder Gary Thurman for assignment; recalled infielder Shawn Gilbert from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of infielder Luis Lopez from Norfolk.
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled outfielder Ricky Otero from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Calvin Maduro to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Jun 1 1997
Houston Astros: Signed outfielder Chuck Carr to a minor-league contract and assigned him to New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
May 31 1997
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Tom Martin on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left elbow; purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Magnante from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
May 30 1997
Florida Marlins: Activated outfielder Devon White from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder John Wehner to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
May 29 1997
Florida Marlins: Activated outfielder Gary Sheffield from the 15-day disabled list; optioned the contract of outfielder Todd Dunwoody to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated first baseman Dmitri Young from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Mike Gulan to Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
May 28 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned pitcher Brett Tomko to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled infielder Jeff Branson from Indianapolis and reinstated him to the roster.
May 27 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled pitcher Jeremi Gonzalez from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher Tim Scott to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Assigned pitcher Frank Gonzales to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated third baseman Ken Caminiti from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Terry Shumpert to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 26 1997
Houston Astros: Placed outfielder Bob Abreu on the 15-day disabled list with a severely sprained right wrist; purchased the contract of outfielder Ray Montgomery from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated infielder Scott Livingstone from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Joey Long to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 25 1997
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Bruce Ruffin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19th, with a stiff back; recalled pitcher Curtis Leskanic from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated pitcher Matt Beech from the disabled list; optioned catcher Bobby Estalella to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
May 24 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed outfielder Reggie Sanders on the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of outfielder Mike Kelly from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated outfielder Rickey Henderson from the 15-day disabled list and placed outfielder Chris Jones on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 21st with a strained left oblique muscle.
May 23 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Purchased the contract of pitcher Brett Tomko from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Sold the contract of infielder-outfielder Darnell Coles to the Hanshin Tigers of the Japanese Central League; purchased the contract of outfielder Harvey Pulliam from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Sent catcher Darryl Kennedy from Shreveport of the Texas League (AA) to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), and catcher Johnny Bess from San Jose of the California League (A) to Shreveport.
May 22 1997
Atlanta Braves: Signed pitcher Tom Glavine to a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year.
Florida Marlins: Activated second baseman Luis Castillo from the 15-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned outfielders Wendell Magee and Ricky Otero to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League
(AAA); activated outfielder Rob Butler from the 15-day disabled list and recalled catcher Bobby Estalella from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed outfielder Al Martin on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right hand; purchased the contract of outfielder Mark Smith from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); transferred pitcher John Ericks from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Acquired pitcher Travis Thurmond from the Anaheim Angels to complete a previous trade for Rich DeLucia; assigned Thurmond to San Jose of the California League (A).
May 21 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned outfielder Brooks Kieschnick to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); will recall outfielder Brant Brown from Iowa, effective Friday, May 23rd.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated pitcher Matt Ruebel from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Ramon Morel to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Rigo Beltran from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Brady Raggio to Louisville; transferred infielder David Bell from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
May 20 1997
Florida Marlins: Activated pitcher Al Leiter from the 15-day disabled list; placed pitcher Tony Saunders on the 15-day disabled list with a partial tear of his right posterior cruciate ligament.
San Diego Padres: Named John Schlegel director of publications.
May 19 1997
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Tony Saunders on the 15-day disabled list with a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced that pitcher Bobby Munoz has refused an outright assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA), making him a free agent.
San Diego Padres: Recalled pitcher Terry Burrows from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 18 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitcher Amaury Telemaco to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
New York Mets: Named Kevin McCarthy stadium manager.
May 17 1997
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed shortstop Kevin Elster on the 60-day disabled list with a broken left wrist; recalled infielder Kevin Polcovich from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Purchased the contract of pitcher Pete Smith from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated pitcher Joey Hamilton from the disabled list; placed pitcher Dario Veras on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 14th, with a right shoulder strain.
May 16 1997
Chicago Cubs: Announced third baseman Kevin Orie will join the Orlando Rays of the Southern League (AA) as part of his rehabilitation assignment.
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Jamey Wright on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 15th, with a muscle injury around his right clavicle; recalled pitcher Bobby Jones from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Placed outfielder Gary Sheffield on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 14th, with a sprained left thumb; recalled outfielder Billy McMillon from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Placed outfielder Derek Bell on the 15-day disabled list with a hematoma in his left calf muscle; purchased the contract of outfielder Ken Ramos from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled pitcher Edgar Ramos from his rehabilitation assignment at Clearwater of the Florida State League (A) and reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list; announced pitcher Bobby Munoz cleared waivers and assigned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled outfielder Adrian Brown from Carolina of the Southern League (AA).
San Diego Padres: Released pitcher Tim Scott; will recall pitcher Pete Smith from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA) on Saturday.
May 15 1997
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed outfielder Jermaine Allensworth on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured metacarpal on his left hand.
May 14 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitcher Giovanni Carrara.
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Bill Swift on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right pectoral muscle, retroactive to May 13th.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed first basemen Dmitri Young on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11th, with a pulled left calf muscle; recalled infielder Mike Gulan from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
May 11 1997
Florida Marlins: Promoted outfielder Pookie Wilson to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
May 10 1997
Houston Astros: Acquired pitcher Jose Cabrera from the Cleveland Indians to complete the trade which sent pitcher Alvin Morman to Cleveland Friday for a player to be named.
May 9 1997
Florida Marlins: Placed outfielder/first baseman Cliff Floyd on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left hamstring; recalled outfielder Todd Dunwoody from Charlotte of the International League.
Houston Astros: Purchased the contract of pitcher Alvin Morman from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA) and traded him to the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher Matt Beech on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle; activated pitcher Ken Ryan from the disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Activated outfielder Darryl Hamilton from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Dante Powell to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 8 1997
Colorado Rockies: Withdrew option of pitcher Mark Thompson to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and placed him on the 15-day disabled list with an injury to his right shoulder.
May 7 1997
Florida Marlins: Placed infielder Luis Castillo on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left heel; recalled infielder Ralph Milliard from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Designated pitcher Toby Borland for assignment; purchased the contract of pitcher Cory Lidle from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed outfielder Rob Butler on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ligament in his middle finger; activated outfielder Rex Hudler from the 15-day disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed pitcher Matt Reubel on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his left shoulder; recalled pitcher Clint Sodowsky from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed outfielder Brian Jordan on the 15-day disabled list with a sore back; recalled pitcher Rich Batchelor from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
May 6 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed third baseman Kevin Orie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 30th, with right shoulder inflammation; activated pitcher Larry Casian from the 15-day disabled list; signed infielder Chris Wimmer; promoted pitcher Brian McNichol from Daytona Beach of the Florida State League
(A) to Orlando of the Southern League (AA); released pitcher Scott Moten and infielder Shawn Livsey.
Cincinnati Reds: Designated outfielder Ruben Sierra for assignment; recalled outfielder Reggie Sanders from Chattanooga of the Southern League (AA) and reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list; recalled infielder Pokey Reese from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); announced pitcher Ricky Bones cleared waivers and was outrighted off the major league roster.
Houston Astros: Recalled infielder Ricky Gutierrez from a rehabilitation assignment at New Orleans of the American Association and reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list; designated the contract of pitcher Alvin Morman for assignment.
New York Mets: Announced pitcher Brian Bohanon has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment with Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Rick Honeycutt on the 15-day disabled list with an injured left shoulder; transferred infielder Roberto Mejia from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased pitcher Tom McGraw from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated outfielder Steve Finley from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Marc Kroon to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 4 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed catcher Tyler Houston on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 3rd, with a fractured right hand; recalled catcher Mike Hubbard from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Houston Astros: Recalled pitcher Alvin Morman from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); optioned outfielder Ray Montgomery to New Orleans.
May 3 1997
New York Mets: Placed outfielder Lance Johnson on the 15-day disabled list due to shin splints; purchased the contract of outfielder Gary Thurman from Norfolk of the International League
(AAA); transferred pitcher Jason Isringhausen from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; activated pitcher Bill Pulsipher from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to St. Lucie of the Florida State League (A).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed pitcher John Ericks on the 15-day disabled list with neck spasms; recalled pitcher Ramon Morel from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 2 1997
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Al Leiter on the 15-day disabled list with a deep bruise of his left knee; purchased the contract of pitcher Rob Stanifer from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated infielder Mike Gallego from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Rich Batchelor to Louisville of the American Association (AAA); designated infielder Steve Scarsone for assignment.
May 1 1997
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Darren Holmes on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 30th, with a right elbow strain; recalled pitcher Mike DeJean from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Optioned third baseman Shane Andrews to Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Placed infielder Scott Livingstone on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 29th, with a strained right elbow; purchased the contract of infielder Terry Shumpert from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 30 1997
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed catcher Tom Pagnozzi on the 15-day disabled list with torn muscle fibers in his upper right quadricep and groin; recalled catcher Mike Difelice from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Apr 29 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled infielder Terry Pendleton from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) and reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of catcher Joe Oliver from Indianapolis; placed pitcher Joey Eischen on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left shoulder; optioned infielder-outfielder Eric Owens to Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Reassigned infielder Brandon Cromer from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) to Carolina of the Southern League (AA), and infielder Steve Thobe from Lynchburg of the Carolina League (A) to Carolina.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Recalled catcher Danny Sheaffer from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); placed infielder David Bell on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left hand.
Apr 28 1997
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated pitcher Andy Benes from the 15-day disabled list; optioned catcher Mike Difelice to Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Placed pitcher Joey Hamilton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24th, with right shoulder tendinitis; recalled pitcher Marc Kroon from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League.
Apr 25 1997
Chicago Cubs: Assigned pitcher Jason Hart from Iowa of the American Association (AAA) to Orlando of the Southern League
(AA); recalled pitcher Amaury Telemaco from Iowa; optioned pitcher Dave Swartzbaugh to Iowa.
Cincinnati Reds: Placed outfielder Reggie Sanders on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 19th, with a bulging disc in his lower back; recalled outfielder Curtis Goodwin from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Placed outfielder Devon White on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24th, with torn cartilage in his left knee; purchased the contract of infielder/outfielder John Wehner from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated catcher Tom Pagnozzi and pitcher Rick Honeycutt from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Steve Scarsone to Louisville of the American Association (AAA); designated catcher Danny Sheaffer for assignment.
San Diego Padres: Placed outfielder Steve Finley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 20th, with a sore left elbow; purchased the contract of outfielder Phil Plantier from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 23 1997
San Diego Padres: Placed pitcher Dario Veras on the 15-day disabled list with a strained groin; recalled pitcher Joey Long from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 22 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed pitcher Larry Casian on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 21st, with a strained left groin; recalled pitcher Dave Swartzbaugh from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated outfielder Ray Lankford from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Brady Raggio to Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Apr 21 1997
Houston Astros: Optioned contract of infielder Russ Johnson to New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
Apr 20 1997
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned pitcher Ron Blazier to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League; activated pitcher Mark Portugal from the disabled list.
Apr 19 1997
Chicago Cubs: Activated first baseman Mark Grace from the 15-day disabled list; sent outfielder-first baseman Brant Brown to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Placed outfielder Darryl Hamilton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 17th, with a dislocated right thumb; reinstated outfielder Stan Javier from the restricted list.
Apr 18 1997
Montreal Expos: Claimed pitcher Salomon Torres off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
Apr 14 1997
San Francisco Giants: Recalled outfielder Dante Powell from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Announced they will recall pitcher Brady Raggio from Louisville of the American Association (AAA) and option pitcher Eric Ludwick to Louisville on Tuesday.
Apr 13 1997
San Francisco Giants: Placed outfielder Stan Javier on the restricted list due to a family illness; activated infielder Mark Lewis from the 15-day disabled list.
Apr 12 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled infielder Pokey Reese from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); optioned outfielder Ozzie Timmons to Indianapolis.
New York Mets: Purchased the contract of infielder Matt Franco from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Recalled infielder Steve Scarsone from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); placed infielder Roberto Mejia on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin; transferred pitcher Brian Barber from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Reinstated pitcher Dan Carlson from the disabled list and optioned him to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 11 1997
Chicago Cubs: Recalled outfielder Brooks Kieschnick from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled pitcher Hector Carrasco from Indianapolis of the American Association; designated pitcher Scott Service for assignment.
New York Mets: Placed outfielder Andy Tomberlin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 10th, with a herniated disk in his neck.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed infielder/outfielder Rex Hudler the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left hamstring; placed outfielder Danny Tartabull on the 15-day disabled list with a fracture of the left foot; recalled infielder Kevin Jordan and purchased the contract of outfielder Rob Butler from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); moved pitcher Tyler Green to the 60-day disabled list.
Apr 10 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitcher Dave Swartzbaugh to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Apr 8 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Acquired pitcher Scott Klingenbeck from the Minnesota Twins for future considerations and assigned him to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Assigned the contract of outfielder Tyrone Horne to Kane County of the Midwest League (A).
Houston Astros: Announced Steve Swisher has resigned as manager at New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); named Matt Galante manager, effective Friday.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Lance Painter on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 5th with a strained right hamstring; recalled catcher Danny Sheaffer from Louisville of the American Association (AAA).
Apr 7 1997
Houston Astros: Placed infielder Sean Berry on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin muscle; purchased the contract of infielder Russ Johnson from New Orleans of the American Association (AAA).
New York Mets: Placed pitcher Pete Harnisch on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 2nd; recalled pitcher Joe Crawford from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Apr 6 1997
New York Mets: Placed pitcher Yorkis Perez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder, retroactive to April 3rd; purchased the contract of pitcher Brian Bohanon from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); transferred pitcher Paul Wilson from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Optioned infielder Wilson Delgado to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated pitcher Shawn Estes from the 15-day disabled list.
Apr 4 1997
Chicago Cubs: Placed first baseman Mark Grace on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring; moved pitcher Kevin Tapani to the 60-day disabled list after finger surgery; purchased the contract of outfielder Dave Clark from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Claimed pitcher Scott Service off waivers; optioned pitcher Scott Sullivan to Indianapolis of the American Association.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Morris from New Jersey of the New York-Penn League (A), placed catcher Tom Pagnozzi on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 29th, with a strained right calf muscle; optioned catcher Danny Sheaffer to Louisville of the American Association (AAA); recalled catcher Mike DiFelice from Louisville.
Apr 3 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Jeff Brantley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27th, with a strained right shoulder; recalled pitcher Scott Sullivan from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
New York Mets: Acquired pitcher Takashi Kashiwada from the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese League for cash considerations.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to a three-year contract plus an option year for 2001 with pitcher Curt Schilling.
Apr 2 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Announced they will placedpitcher Jeff Brantley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27th, with a strained right shoulder.
Florida Marlins: Signed outfielder Gary Sheffield to a multi-year contract extension.
Apr 1 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned shortstop Pokey Reese to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); added outfielder Ozzie Timmons to the major-league roster.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Rick Honeycutt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 29th, with left shoulder inflammation; placed outfielder Ray Lankford on the 15-day disabled list; retroactive to March 27th, with a left shoulder injury.
Mar 31 1997
Chicago Cubs: Purchased the contract of infielder Dave Hansen from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Acquired outfielder Ozzie Timmons and pitcher Jayson Peterson from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Curt Lyons.
Houston Astros: Claimed infielder Tim Bogar off waivers from the New York Mets and sent the contract of infielder Luis Lopez as consideration for the claim; reassigned outfielder Luis Rivera to New Orleans of the American Association (AAA); placed infielder Ricky Gutierrez on the 15-day disabled list with a ligament tear and chip fracture of his right thumb.
Mar 30 1997
Atlanta Braves: Assigned pitcher Dean Hartgraves to Richmond of the International League (AAA); outrighted pitcher Scott Brow to Richmond; sent pitchers Brad Woodall and Kevin Rogers to minor-league camp.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Optioned pitchers Narciso Elvira and Antonio Osuna to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).b
San Diego Padres: Purchased the contracts of catchers Carlos Hernandez and Don Slaught and pitcher Tim Scott; optioned pitcher Joey Long to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); reassigned pitchers Terry Burrows and Pete Smith, outfielder Doug Dascenzo and infielders Rene Gonzales, Terry Shumpert and Jim Tatum to minor-league camp.
Mar 29 1997
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher Mark Portugal on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 24th, with an inflammation in his right elbow; placed pitcher Ken Ryan on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with inflammation in his right elbow; placed pitcher Edgar Ramos on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 23rd, with a contusion on the back of his right hand; placed pitcher Mike Grace on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with a strained right tricep; placed pitcher Tyler Green on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27th, with a lesion in his right shoulder; placed outfielder Lenny Dykstra on the 15-day disabled list with damage to his lumbar spine; recalled pitcher Ron Blazier from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Kevin Jordan to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
San Diego Padres: Acquired outfielder Trey Beamon and catcher Angelo Encarnacion from the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Mark Smith and pitcher Hal Garrett; optioned Beamon to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and assigned Encarnacion to Las Vegas.
San Francisco Giants: Placed infielder Mark Lewis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 28th, with loose bodies in his right elbow.
Mar 28 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned outfielder Ozzie Timmons to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Matt Whisenant on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled intercostal muscle; recalled the contract of pitcher Jay Powell from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Acquired pitcher Barry Manuel from the Montreal Expos for cash consideration.
Mar 27 1997
Atlanta Braves: Traded outfielder Jermaine Dye and minor league pitcher Jamie Walker to the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Michael Tucker and infielder Keith Lockhart.
Chicago Cubs: Placed pitcher Kevin Tapani on the 15-day disabled list with a chronic sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right index finger.
Cincinnati Reds: Announced that outfielder Mike Kelly has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Optioned the contract of pitcher Jay Powell to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); assigned pitcher Donn Pall to minor league camp.
Houston Astros: Reassigned pitcher Donne Wall to minor league camp; placed pitcher Mark Small on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 17th due to a strained right hamstring.
San Francisco Giants: Placed first baseman Desi Wilson on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 23rd with a fractured hamate bone in his right hand.
Mar 26 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned infielder Miguel Cairo, pitcher Jeremi Gonzalez, catcher Mike Hubbard, and outfielders Robin Jennings, Brooks Kieschnick and Pedro Valdes to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); returned catcher Tim McIntosh to minor league camp.
Colorado Rockies: Purchased the contract of pitcher Steven Bourgeois from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and assigned him to Colorado Springs of the PCL.
Florida Marlins: Acquired first baseman/outfielder Cliff Floyd from the Montreal Expos for pitcher Dustin Hermanson and outfielder Joe Orsulak.
Houston Astros: Reassigned pitchers Mike Magnante and Alvin Norman, catcher Randy Knorr and infielder Luis Lopez to their minor league camp.
New York Mets: Placed infielder Alvaro Espinoza on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release; sent first baseman Roberto Petagine outright to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); assigned outfielder Gary Thurman to Norfolk; infielder-outfielder Howard Johnson announced his retirement.
Mar 24 1997
Chicago Cubs: Outrighted pitcher Miguel Batista to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Optioned the contracts of pitcher Vic Darensbourg, infielder Ralph Milliard and outfielder Billy McMillon to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); assigned infielder Dave Berg and catchers Alex Delgado and Bob Natal to minor league camp.
Philadelphia Phillies: Reassigned pitcher Tim Fortugno to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); placed pitcher Tyler Green on a rehab assignment.
San Diego Padres: Placed infielder Craig Shipley on the 15-day disabled list; retroactive to March 17th; reassigned catcher Eric Helfand, outfielder Phil Plantier and outfielder Mark Smith to their minor league camp; optioned pitcher Marc Kroon to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Optioned pitcher Doug Creek to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitcher John Johnstone, catcher Rich Rowland, first baseman-outfielder Dave McCarty and outfielder Dax Jones to their minor-league camp.
Mar 22 1997
New York Mets: Acquired infielders Manny Alexander and Scott McClain from the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Hector Ramirez; Assigned catcher Todd Pratt to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Traded infielder Jody Reed to the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Mike Darr and pitcher Matt Skrmetta.
Mar 21 1997
Florida Marlins: Signed infielder John Wehner to a minor league contract and assigned him to minor league camp; optioned pitchers Bill Hurst and Rob Stanifer to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Josh Booty to Portland of the Eastern League (AA); assigned pitcher Jarod Juelsgaard, catcher Mike Redmond, infielder Russ Morman, and outfielders Mark Kotsay and Chris Sheff to minor league camp.
New York Mets: Optioned outfielder Alex Diaz and infielders Jose Oliva and Rico Rossy to Norfolk of the International League
(AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Released outfielder Tony Longmire.
Mar 20 1997
Houston Astros: Granted infielder Tommy Gregg his unconditional release; announced a working agreement with the Los Olmecas team of Tabasco in the Mexican League.
Montreal Expos: Outrighted pitcher Tavo Alvarez to Ottawa of the International League (AAA); optioned catcher Raul Chavez and pitchers Steve Falteisek and Neil Weber to Ottawa; reassigned outfielder Steve Pegues to Ottawa; optioned infielder Orlando Cabrera and pitcher Mike Thurman to Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA).
Mar 19 1997
Houston Astros: Reassigned pitcher Tommy Greene, catcher Eric Christopherson, infielder Russ Johnson and outfielder Richard Hidalogo to their minor league camp; released catcher Jeff Tackett.
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned catcher Bobby Estalella to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); reassigned outfielder Brent Bowers to minor league camp.
San Diego Padres: Acquired first baseman Ray Brown from the Cincinnati Reds to complete Sunday's trade for pitcher Joey Eischen.
Mar 18 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitchers Amaury Telemaco, Rodney Myers and Marc Pisciotta to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned outfielder Chad Mottola to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); placed third baseman Terry Pendleton on the 15-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned pitchers Matt Beech and Calvin Maduro and second baseman David Doster to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA) and sent them to their minor league camp; reassigned first baseman Mike Robertson to their minor league camp.
Mar 17 1997
Colorado Rockies: Sent pitchers Bryan Rekar and Mike DeJean, outfielder Angel Echevarria and infielder Craig Counsell to minor league camp.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Released infielder John Wehner.
Mar 16 1997
Houston Astros: Reassigned the following eight players to their minor league camp: pitchers Oscar Henriquez, Trever Miller, Blas Minor and C.J. Nitkowski, catcher Mitch Meluskey, infielder Carlos Guillen and outfielders Kevin Flora and Ken Ramos.
New York Mets: Assigned infielder Jason Hardtke to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Traded infielder Luis Lopez to the Houston Astros for pitcher Sean Runyan; traded pitcher Joey Eischen to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named or cash considerations; optioned infielders Homer Bush, Derrek Lee and Jorge Velandia and pitchers Brad Kaufman and Heath Murray tp Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); outrighted pitcher Andres Berumen to Las Vegas; reassigned pitchers Marshall Boze, Jim Bruske and Bryan Eversgerd to the teams' minor-league camp.
Mar 15 1997
New York Mets: Released pitcher John Habyan; assigned pitchers Cory Lidle, Rudy Seanez and Mike Welch and catchers Charlie Greene and Pedro Grifol to Norfolk of the International League
(AAA).
Mar 14 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitcher Steve Rain to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); returned pitchers Russ Swan and Julio Valera to their minor league camp.
Philadelphia Phillies: Sent pitchers Wayne Gomes, Carlton Loewer and Ryan Hawblitzel to minor league camp.
Mar 13 1997
Florida Marlins: Optioned contracts of pitchers Livan Hernandez, Andy Larkin, Antonio Alfonseca and Bryan Ward and outfielder Todd Dunwoody to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); assigned pitcher Joe Norris, catchers Hector Kuilan and John Roskos, infielders Chris Clapinski and Brian Daubach and outfielder Marquis Riley to minor league camp.
Mar 12 1997
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitcher Brian Stephenson and infielder Jason Maxwell to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); optioned catcher Pat Cline to Orlando of the Southern League
(AA); reassigned pitchers Paul Fletcher, Kevin Tolar and Ben VanRyn and catcher Mark Dalesandro to minor league camp.
Montreal Expos: Optioned pitchers Derek Aucoin, Melvin Bunch, Jose Paniagua, Everett Stull and Carlos Pulido, catcher Bob Henley, outfielder DaRond Stovall, infielder Rick Schu and first baseman Ryan McGuire to Ottawa of the International League
(AAA); optioned third baseman Israel Alcantara and pitcher Tommy Phelps to Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA); optioned pitcher Jason Baker to West Palm Beach of the Florida State League (A); reassigned catcher Michael Barrett to West Palm Beach.
New York Mets: Reassigned outfielders Preston Wilson, Carlos Mendoza and Jay Payton and pitchers Jesus Sanchez and Octavio Dotell to minor league camp.
Mar 11 1997
Houston Astros: Reassigned pitchers Manuel Barrios, Ryan Creek, Jose DeJesus, Mike Gardiner, Mike Grzanich, Doug Mlicki, Bronswell Patrick, and Mike Walter to minor-league camp.
New York Mets: Reassigned catchers Yohanny Valera and Vance Wilson to the minor league complex.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Agreed to terms on minor-league contracts with outfielder William Ortega and second baseman Jesus Ametller.
Mar 10 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Reassigned infielder Aaron Boone and pitchers Curt Lyons, Roger Salkeld and David Nied to their minor-league camp; outrighted outfielder Glenn Murray to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); released pitcher Billy Brewer and outfielder Scott Bullett.
Colorado Rockies: Optioned picther Bobby Jones to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitchers Mark Brownson, Mike Farmer, Doug Million, Mike Saipe, catcher Ben Petrick and infielder Tom Quinlan to minor-league camp.
Philadelphia Phillies: Reassigned pitchers Jason Boyd, Rich Hunter, Larry Mitchell and Ryan Nye; infielders Steve Carver and Jon Zuber and outfielders Tony Barron and Darren Burton to their minor league camp.
Mar 9 1997
San Diego Padres: Optioned pitchers Todd Erdos and Cam Smith, infielder Juan Melo and outfielder Earl Johnson to Mobile of the Southern League (AA); reassigned catcher Ben Davis and pitcher Widd Workman to minor-league camp.
Mar 8 1997
New York Mets: Returned pitcher Roberto Ramirez to the Mexico City Reds of the Mexican League.
Mar 7 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Named Johnny Bench as a special consultant to the general manager.
Mar 6 1997
San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers Joey hamilton, Doug Bochtler and second baseman Quilvio Veras.
Mar 5 1997
New York Mets: Signed pitcher Roberto Ramirez and invited him to major-league camp.
Mar 3 1997
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitcher Turk Wendell and catcher Tyler Houston; renewed the contract of pitcher Kent Bottenfield.
Cincinnati Reds: Assigned catchers Justin Towle and Guillermo Garcia and pitchers Pedro Martinez, Kirt Ojala and John Roper to minor-league camp.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with outfielders Todd Hollandsworth and Billy Ashley.
Mar 2 1997
Houston Astros: Agreed to terms with pitchers Chris Holt, Jose Lima, Alvin Morman, Billy Wagner and Donne Wall, and outfielders Bob Abreu and Ray Montgomery.
Montreal Expos: Renewed the contracts of pitchers Ugueth Urbina, Carlos Perez and Adrian Acouin, third baseman Shane Andrews and shortstop Mark Grudzielanek.
New York Mets: Signed pitchers Jason Isringhausen and Juan Acevedo to one-year contracts; renewed the contracts of pitcher Bill Pulsipher and outfielder Alex Ochoa.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms with pitcher Ricky Bottalico on a one-year contract.
Mar 1 1997
New York Mets: Signed infielder/outfielder Butch Huskey and pitcher Paul Wilson to one-year contracts.
Feb 28 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed pitchers Kevin Foster, Rodney Myers, and Dave Swartzburgh, and outfielder Ozzie Timmons to one-year contracts.
Feb 27 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed outfielder Steve Gibralter on the 60-day disabled list; placed pitcher Stan Belinda on the 40-man roster; re-signed pitcher Kevin Jarvis to a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Signed pitcher Toby Borland to a one-year contract.
Feb 26 1997
Colorado Rockies: Reached a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports Rocky Mountain for the cable rights to games.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with pitcher Ismael Valdes and a one-year contract with infielder Wilton Guerrero.
New York Mets: Agreed to terms with pitchers Ricardo Jordan and Derek Wallace on one-year contracts.
Feb 25 1997
Florida Marlins: Signed pitcher Mark Hutton and catcher Gregg Zaun
to contracts for the 1997 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with pitcher Chan Ho Park on a one-year contract.
Feb 23 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed pitchers Terry Adams, Amaury Telemaco, Jeremi Gonzalez, and Marc Pisciotta; outfielders Brooks Kieschnick, Doug Glanville, Brant Brown, Robin Jennings, and Pedro Valdes; infielder Miguel Cairo; and catcher Mike Hubbard to one-year contracts.
Feb 20 1997
Chicago Cubs: Announced infielder Andujar Cedeno was unable to pass his physical and left camp.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitchers Scott Service and Mike Remlinger to one-year contracts.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed infielder Juan Castro and catcher Henry Blanco to one-year contracts.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder Danny Tartabull on a one-year contract with a club option for 1998.
Feb 19 1997
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with shortstop Rey Sanchez on a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
Cincinnati Reds: Named Bernie Stowe senior clubhouse and equipment manager, Rick Stowe clubhouse and equipment manager, and Mark Stowe visiting clubhouse and equipment manager; agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Aaron Boone.
Feb 18 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed outfielder Glenn Murray to a one-year contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher Mike Harkey to a minor-league contract; agreed to terms with pitcher Alvin Brown on a one-year contract.
Feb 17 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Jose Rijo on the 60-day disabled list; added outfielder Deion Sanders to the 40-man roster.
Feb 15 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with infielder Chad Fonville on a one-year contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms with third baseman Scott Rolen and infielder Wendell Magee on one-year contracts.
Feb 14 1997
Atlanta Braves: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with catcher Javy Lopez, avoiding arbitration.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed second baseman Bret Boone to a four-year contract with a club option for 2001, avoiding arbitration.
Houston Astros: Signed pitchers Ramon Garcia and Doug Mlicki to one-year contracts.
New York Mets: Signed pitcher Mike Welch.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Signed pitcher Donovan Osborne to a three-year contract with an option for 2000; signed outfielder Andy Van Slyke, infielder-outfielder Cory Snyder and infielder Roberto Mejia to minor-league contracts and invited them to spring training.
Feb 13 1997
Los Angeles Dodgers: Named Bob Graziano executive vice president.
Feb 12 1997
Houston Astros: Signed the following 10 players to one-year contracts: pitchers Manuel Barrios, Ryan Creek, Mike Grzanich, Oscar Henriquez, Tom Martin, Trever Miller, C.J. Nitkowski and Mike Walter, infielder Carlos Guillen and outfielder Richard Hidalgo.
New York Mets: Signed pitcher Greg McMichael to a two-year contract and pitcher Bobby Jones to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration with both players.
San Francisco Giants: Acquired pitcher Rene Arocha from the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the December 19th deal involving catcher Tom Lampkin.
Feb 11 1997
New York Mets: Named Ray Scott director of human resources.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Named Willie Stargell special assistant to the general manager.
San Francisco Giants: Named Jim Fregosi special assignment scout/instructor.
Feb 10 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Re-signed pitcher Dave Burba to a three-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with catcher Ken Huckaby, second baseman Jeff Berblinger and pitchers Matt Herges, Jesus Martinez and David Sopystra on one-year contracts.
New York Mets: Signed infielder Howard Johnson to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.
San Diego Padres: Re-signed outfielder Greg Vaughn to a three-year contract.
Feb 9 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Agreed to terms with catcher Joe Oliver on a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Feb 6 1997
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with pitcher Steve Trachsel
on a contract for the 1997 season.
Feb 4 1997
Houston Astros: Signed pitcher Tommy Greene to a minor-league contract.
New York Mets: Signed pitchers Joe Crawford, Octavio Dotel, Jesus Sanchez, and outfielders Carlos Mendoza and Preston Wilson to one-year contracts and added them to the 40-man roster.
Feb 3 1997
Atlanta Braves: Agreed to a one-year contract with pitcher Mike Bielecki.
Houston Astros: Agreed to a one-year contract with pitcher Mike Hampton; named Mike Rojas manager of Auburn of the Class A New York- Penn League.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed first baseman Brian Proctor.
Montreal Expos: Agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Henry Rodriguez.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Invited pitchers Braden Looper, Rene Arocha, Matt Morris, and Tom McGraw, catchers Mike Stefanski and Jeff Murphy, infielder Steve Scarsone and outfielder Micah Franklin to spring training.
Feb 1 1997
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Named Rene Lachemann third base coach and Carney Lansford infield/bench coach; announced coaches Dave Duncan, Mark DeJohn, George Hendrick and Dave McKay
are returning for the 1997 season; promoted Jerry Walker to vice president of player personnel; named Joe Sparks and Jeff Scott to the major league scouting staff.
Jan 31 1997
Philadelphia Phillies: Traded first baseman Gene Schall to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Mike Robertson, who was invited to spring training as a non-roster player.
Jan 30 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed outfielder Deion Sanders to a one-year contract with a mutual option year.
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms with pitcher Steve Reed on a one-year contract.
Houston Astros: Agreed to terms with pitcher John Hudek on a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
New York Mets: Signed outfielder Jay Payton and pitcher Jim Baron to one-year contracts; named Isao O'Jimi Far-Eastern scouting supervisor.
San Diego Padres: Signed pitchers Tim Scott, John Doherty and Chris Hook to minor-league contracts and invited Scott to spring training.
Jan 29 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed outfielder Dave Clark to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training as a non-roster player.
Florida Marlins: Re-signed infielder Kurt Abbott to a one-year contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced a five-year agreement with KIIS-AM radio to broadcast all of the team's spring training and regular season games beginning in 1998.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent outfielder Derrick May, who had been with the Houston Astros, to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training camp; agreed to terms with outfielder Ricky Otero on a one-year contract.
Jan 28 1997
Montreal Expos: Traded outfielder Yamil Benitez to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Melvin Bunch.
San Francisco Giants: Promoted Ned Colletti to assistant general manager and Dick Tidrow to director of player personnel; named Bobby Bonds special assistant, player personnel and Jim Davenport roving instructor/special assignment scout.
Jan 27 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent infielder Terry Pendleton to a one-year minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training.
New York Mets: Signed pitcher Dave Mlicki to a one-year contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Troy Heffert trainer for the team's affiliate in Reading (AA).
Jan 24 1997
Colorado Rockies: Signed utility player Darnell Coles to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training camp.
Houston Astros: Signed pitcher Shane Reynolds to a three-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
Montreal Expos: Agreed to terms with pitcher Pedro Martinez on a one-year contract; signed pitcher Gil Heredia to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
New York Mets: Named Pyuji Tachibana assistant fitness coach.
Jan 22 1997
Chicago Cubs: Signed infielders Dave Hansen and Andujar Cedeno to minor-league contracts and invited them to spring training.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Named Eddie Bane major-league scout.
San Diego Padres: Traded catcher Sean Mulligan to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.
Jan 21 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Named Darrell Rodgers assistant general manager, Jerry Flowers full-time inner city scout for the Chicago area, and Marlon Styles and Fate Young part-time inner city scouts.
Houston Astros:
Agreed to terms on 1997 contracts with infielder Sean Berry, catcher Tony Eusebio and outfielder James Mouton, avoiding salary arbitration; named Alyson Footer coordinator of publications.
Montreal Expos: Signed pitcher Dave Veres and infielder Mike Lansing to one-year contracts, avoiding salary arbitration; invited pitcher Lee Smith to spring training as a non-roster player.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Tony Longmire, avoiding salary arbitration.
Jan 20 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitcher Hector Carrasco to a one-year contract.
Colorado Rockies: Re-signed pitcher Curt Leskanic to a one-year contract.
Montreal Expos: Signed outfielder Cliff Floyd, infielders Orlando Cabrera, Ryan McGuire and pitchers Mike Thurman and Steve Falteisek to one-year contracts.
New York Mets: Signed catcher Yohanny Valera to a minor league contract and invited him to major league training camp.
Jan 17 1997
New York Mets: Signed catcher Todd Hundley to a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth season, avoiding arbitration.
San Diego Padres: Signed outfielder Phil Plantier to a minor-league contract; announced pitcher Shane Dennis cleared waivers and given his unconditional release.
San Francisco Giants: Signed infielder Jeff Kent to a two-year contract with a one-year option, avoiding arbitration; signed pitcher Chad Frontera and first baseman Desi Wilson to one-year contracts.
Jan 16 1997
Houston Astros: Signed infielder Ricky Gutierrez and pitcher Mark Small to one-year contracts.
Montreal Expos: Signed free agent pitcher Jim Bullinger, who had been with the Chicago Cubs, to a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Named Barry Heyden fitness coordinator.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms on a Triple-A contract with pitcher Tim Fortugno and invited him to major-league spring training camp; agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitcher Rich Hunter and shortstop Desi Relaford.
Jan 15 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Named Derrel Thomas manager at Billings of the Pioneer League (Rookie).
Florida Marlins: Invited the following 15 non-roster players to spring training camp: pitchers Jarod Juelsgaard, Joe Norris and Donn Pall; catchers Alex Delgado, Hector Kuilan, Bob Natal, Mike Redmond and John Roskos; infielders Dave Berg, Chris Clapinski, Brian Daubach and Russ Morman; and outfielders Mark Kotsay, Marquis Riley and Chris Sheff.
New York Mets: Signed free agent pitcher Rudy Seanez to a minor-league contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with pitcher Bobby Munoz, avoiding salary arbitration.
San Francisco Giants: Reached one-year agreements with infielder Bill Mueller and pitcher Dan Carlson; invited the following 11 non-roster players to spring training camp: pitchers Lee Hancock, Rich Rodriguez and John Johnstone; catchers Damon Berryhill and Rich Rowland; infielders Chris Martin, David McCarty and Eddie Zosky; and outfielders Darrin Jackson, Dax Jones and Kevin Roberson.
Jan 14 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed outfielder/first baseman Brian Hunter to a minor league contract.
Houston Astros: Named Jim Deshaies television and radio color analyst.
Jan 13 1997
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed pitchers Ron Blazier, Wayne Gomes and Larry Mitchell; infielders Dave Doster and Kevin Sefcik; and catcher Bobby Estelella to one-year contracts.
Jan 10 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Named Mike Ringering director of public relations and publications.
San Francisco Giants: Signed outfielder Darryl Hamilton, who had been with the Texas Rangers, to a two-year contract.
Jan 9 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed first baseman Kevin Maas, outfielder Rikkert Faneyte and infielder Joe Aversa to minor-league contracts.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with pitchers Darren Hall, Rick Gorecki and Gary Rath and infielder Adam Riggs.
San Francisco Giants: Hired Pat Dobson as major-league advance scout.
Jan 8 1997
Chicago Cubs: Named Ruben Amaro manager, Stan Kyles pitching coach, Moe Hill hitting coach and Jim O'Reilly trainer of Rockford of the Midwest League (A).
Cincinnati Reds: Re-signed pitcher Pete Schourek to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration; invited non-roster pitchers David Nied, Stan Belinda and Billy Brewer, and outfielder Scott Bullett to spring training.
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitchers Andrew Barber, Mark Fuller, John Hope and Mark Lee, infielder Tom Quinlan and outfielder Jeff Barry to minor-league contracts; invited the following players to spring training: pitchers Mark Brownson, Mike Dyer, Mike Farmer, Doug Million and Mike Saipe; catchers Blake Barthol and Ben Petrick; infielders Todd Helton and Quinlan; and outfielder Harvey Pulliam.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed first baseman Eric Karros to a four-year contract; announced that Ron Cey and Steve Garvey have rejoined the organization to assist in community and marketing capacities and also instruct younger players in the organization.
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent pitcher Doug Henry, who had been with the New York Mets, to a one-year contract.
Jan 7 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitcher Noe Najera, who was selected in the 1996 Rule 5 draft, to a one-year contract.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Granted outfielder Mike Kingery his unconditional release.
Jan 6 1997
Cincinnati Reds: Named Rob Butcher director of media relations.
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher Jerry DiPoto to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
San Francisco Giants: Signed catcher Damon Berryhill to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Jan 2 1997
Colorado Rockies: Re-signed pitcher Kevin Ritz to a two-year contract with a player option for a third season.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Named John Van Ornum advance scout.
Philadelphia Phillies: Released catcher Joe Kmak.
Dec 30 1996
Chicago Cubs: Signed pitcher Julio Valera to a Triple-A contract.
Florida Marlins: Named Nancy Olson manager of community affairs and Alan Brown manager of foundation and community projects.
Houston Astros: Signed free agent pitcher Russ Springer, who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies, to a one-year contract.
Dec 27 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitcher Jeff Tabaka to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Houston Astros: Named Darrell Simon assistant director of media relations.
Dec 26 1996
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher Mike Dyer to a minor-league contract.
Dec 25 1996
New York Mets: Re-signed infielder Tim Bogar to a one-year contract; signed pitcher Brian Bohanon to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Dec 24 1996
San Diego Padres: Signed infielder Luis Lopez to a one-year contract.
Dec 23 1996
Florida Marlins: Agreed to terms with pitcher Robb Nen on a four-year contract.
Houston Astros: Agreed to terms with catcher Randy Knorr on a minor league contract.
New York Mets: Signed catcher Todd Pratt to a minor-league contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed shortstop Kevin Stocker to a one-year contract; signed pitcher Ken Ryan to a two-year contract; signed outfielder Ruben Amaro and pitcher Reggie Harris to a minor league contracts.
San Diego Padres: Re-signed free agent infielder Craig Shipley to a one-year contract; signed catcher Don Slaught to a minor-league contract.
Dec 20 1996
Florida Marlins: Announced they have non-tendered the contract of first baseman Greg Colbrunn, making him a free agent without compensation.
Houston Astros: Did not tender 1997 contracts to catcher Randy Knorr, outfielder Derrick May and pitcher Jeff Tabaka; named Dave Engle minor league hitting coordinator, Dewey Robinson minor league pitching coordinator, Dickie Thon minor league base running and infield instructor and Julio Linares manager of the Gulf Coast Rookie League team.
Montreal Expos: Did not tender a 1997 contract to pitcher Mike Dyer.
New York Mets: Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with pitcher Armando Reynoso to avoid arbitration.
San Francisco Giants: Signed outfielder Darrin Jackson to a minor league contract; did not tender a 1997 contract to pitcher Mark Dewey.
Dec 19 1996
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms with catcher Steve Decker on a one-year contract.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent shortstop Kevin Elster, who had been with the Texas Rangers, to a one-year contract.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Re-signed catcher Danny Sheaffer to a one-year contract.
San Francisco Giants: Traded catcher Tom Lampkin to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later or cash.
Dec 18 1996
New York Mets: Re-signed infielder Tim Bogar to a one-year contract; signed pitcher Brian Bohanon to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Dec 17 1996
Chicago Cubs: Waived infielder Leo Gomez so he can play for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League; claimed pitcher Miguel Batista on waivers from the Florida Marlins and added him to the 40-man roster; re-signed pitcher Larry Casian to a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Named Ken Berry manager of Kingsport of the Appalachain League (A); named John Stephenson manager of the Gulf Coast Mets of the Rookie League; named Doug Flynn manager of St. Lucie of the Florida State League (A); named Tim Leiper manager of Columbia of the South Atlantic League.
San Diego Padres: Acquired pitchers Joey Eischen and Cam Smith from the Detroit Tigers for catcher Brian Johnson and pitcher Willie Blair; received outfielder Justin Mashore from the Tigers as the player to be named in their September 18th deal.
San Francisco Giants: Re-signed outfielder Dax Jones to a minor-league contract; signed pitcher John Johnstone, who had been with the Houston Astros, and catcher Rich Rowland, who had been with the Toronto Blue Jays, to minor-league contracts.
Dec 16 1996
Atlanta Braves: Named Randy Ingle manager of Greenville of the Southern League.
Houston Astros: Named Gary Allenson manager of Jackson of the Texas League (AA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Marc Bombard manager of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); named Al LeBouef manager of Reading of the Eastern League (AA); named Roy Majtyka manager of Clearwater of the Florida State (A); named Ken Oberkfell manager of Piedmont of the South Atlantic League (A); named Greg Legg manager of Batavia of the New York-Penn League and named Kelly Heath manager of Martinsville of the Appalachain League (A).
San Diego Padres: Named Gene Watson a scout covering the Florida State and Texas Leagues.
San Francisco Giants: Re-signed pitcher Jim Poole to a two-year contract and completed a November 13th trade by trading outfielder Trenidad Hubbard to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Joe Roa.
Dec 13 1996
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent pitcher Kevin Tapani, who was with the Chicago White Sox, to a three-year contract.
Florida Marlins: Acquired pitcher Martin Sanchez from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Yorkis Perez.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced Hiromichi Ishige will join the major and minor league coaching staffs for the 1997 season.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Lee McDaniel general manager at Clearwater of the Florida State League (A).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Traded infielder Jeff King and shortstop Jay Bell to the Kansas City Royals for third baseman Joe Randa, and pitchers Jeff Granger, Jeff Martin and Jeff Wallace.
Dec 12 1996
Florida Marlins: Signed free agent outfielder Moises Alou, who had been with the Montreal Expos, to a five-year contract; designated first baseman Greg Colbrunn for assignment.
Houston Astros: Re-signed outfielder Derek Bell to a three-year contract with an option for 2000.
Montreal Expos: Claimed pitcher Marc Valdes on waivers from the Florida Marlins.
Dec 11 1996
Florida Marlins: Reached agreement on a one-year deal with WBFS-TV to televise 60 home and road games during the 1997 season.
New York Mets: Named Doug Mansolino manager of Columbia of the South Atlantic League (A); named Randy Milligan scouting supervisor for the mid-Atlantic states.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent catcher Mark Parent, who had been with the Baltimore Orioles, to a two-year contract; signed free agent pitcher Mark Portugal, who had been with the Cincinnati Reds, to a two-year contract; signed pitcher Mark Leiter, who had been with the San Francisco Giants, to a two-year contract.
Dec 10 1996
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent reliever Mel Rojas, who had been with Montreal Expos, to a three-year contract.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed free agent pitcher Kent Mercker, who had been with the Cleveland Indians, to a one-year contract; signed free agent pitcher Ricky Bones, who had been with the New York Yankees, to a one-year contract; signed pitchers David Nied and Rodney Bolton to minor-league contracts and invited them to spring training.
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms with pitcher Mike Munoz on a one-year contract.
Florida Marlins: Signed free agent pitcher Dennis Cook, who had been with the Texas Rangers, to a two-year contract; acquired pitcher Ed Collins from the Milwaukee Brewers to complete a November 26th trade; acquired pitcher Robert Rodgers from the Boston Red Sox to complete a November 26th trade; designated pitcher Miguel Batista for assignment.
Houston Astros: Traded pitcher Todd Jones and Doug Brocail, shortstop Orlando Miller and outfielder Brian Hunter to the Detroit Tigers for catcher Brad Ausmus, pitchers Trever Miller, C.J. Nitkowski and Jose Lima, infielder Daryle Ward and a player to be named or cash.
San Diego Padres: Named Theo Epstein media relations manager.
Dec 9 1996
Chicago Cubs: Released outfielder Scott Bullett.
Florida Marlins: Signed free agent pitcher Alex Fernandez, who had been with the Chicago White Sox, to a five-year contract; designated pitcher Yorkis Perez for assignment to make room for Fernandez on the 40-man roster.
Montreal Expos: Purchased the contract of pitcher Tommy Phelps from Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA); Agreed to terms on a three-year contract with announcer Dave Van Horne.
San Francisco Giants: Traded pitcher Mike Johnson to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations or a player to be named; Acquired second baseman Ramon E. Martinez as the player to be named in the November 27th trade that sent pitcher Jamie Brewington to the Kansas City Royals.
Dec 7 1996
San Diego Padres: Named Glenn Geffner assistant director of media relations.
Dec 6 1996
Atlanta Braves: Re-signed infielder Rafael Belliard to a one-year contract.
Chicago Cubs: Re-signed pitcher Frank Castillo to a one-year contract.
San Francisco Giants: Re-signed catcher Rick Wilkins to a one-year contract.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Re-signed free agent catcher Tom Pagnozzi to a two-year contract.
Dec 5 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Named Shaun Rachau assistant director of publicity.
Montreal Expos: Extended the contract of manager Felipe Alou through the 1999 season plus a special services contract for the year 2000.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent pitcher Jerry Spradlin to a one-year contract.
Dec 4 1996
Houston Astros: Signed outfielder Thomas Howard to a one-year contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Re-signed center fielder Brett Butler to a one-year contract; designated pitcher Eric Weaver for assignment.
San Diego Padres: Named Ken Nigro director of media relations; named Greg Booker bullpen coach.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Re-signed outfielder Willie McGee to a one-year contract.
Dec 3 1996
Florida Marlins: Signed free-agent outfielder Jim Eisenreich, who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies, to a two-year contract with a club option for 1999; designated pitcher Marc Valdes for assignement.
New York Mets: Named Rick Waits pitching coach at St. Lucie of the Florida State League (A) and Mickey Weston pitching coach of the Gulf Coast Mets (A).
San Diego Padres: Signed catcher John Flaherty to a two-year contract; named Brent Storm minor league pitching coordinator.
Dec 2 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Sent infielder Tim Belk outright to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Houston Astros: Signed free agent pitcher Sid Fernandez, who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies, to a one-year contract; signed free agent infielder Pat Listach, who had been with the Milwaukee Brewers; re-signed infielder Bill Spiers to a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Announced that pitchers Doug Henry and Mike Fyhrie cleared waivers and have been released.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Optioned pitcher Steve Parris to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Claimed pitcher Lance Painter off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
San Diego Padres: Signed infielder Rene Gonzales, catcher Carlos Hernandez and pitcher Bryan Eversgerd to minor-league contracts; promoted Roger Riley to Director of Major League
Administration and Team Travel.
Nov 27 1996
Atlanta Braves: Signed pitcher Denny Neagle to a new four-year contract with a club option for 2001.
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with second baseman Ryne Sandberg on a one-year contract with a club option for 1998.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced infielder Dave Hansen has elected free agency; assigned shortstop Tripp Cromer, outfielder Howard Battle, pitcher Brandon Watts and infielder Garey Ingram to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
New York Mets: Acquired pitcher Armando Reynoso from the Colorado Rockies for pitcher Jerry DiPoto; acquired pitchers Ricardo Jordan and Toby Borland from the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman Rico Brogna.
Nov 26 1996
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with catcher Scott Servais.
Florida Marlins: Signed outfielder John Cangelosi to a two-year contract.
New York Mets: Signed third baseman Jose Oliva to a minor league contract.
Nov 25 1996
Atlanta Braves: Traded pitcher Greg McMichael to the New York Mets for pitcher Paul Byrd and a player to be named.
Florida Marlins: Traded outfielder Jesus Tavarez to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later; traded pitcher Joel Adamson to the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named later.
New York Mets: Signed pitcher John Habyan to a minor league contract; resigned minor league free agent outfielder Gary Thurman; named Rick Sweet manager and Howie Freiling coach of Binghamton of the Eastern League (AA).
San Francisco Giants: Signed the following player to minor league contracts: pitchers Lee Hancock, Rich Rodriquez, infielders Jeff Ball, Jonas Hamlin, Chris Martin and Eddie Zosky and outfielder Kevin Roberson; named Russ Stanley vice president of ticket services and Mark Norelli vice president of ticket sales.
Nov 22 1996
Colorado Rockies: Re-signed infielder/outfielder John Vander Wal to a two-year contract.
Florida Marlins: Signed free agent outfielder/infielder Bobby Bonilla, who had been with the Baltimore Orioles, to a four-year contract; named Fred Gonzalez manager, Sal Rende hitting coach and Tim Abraham trainer for Portland of the Eastern League (AA); announced pitching coach Britt Burns will return to Portland.
New York Mets: Named Tom Allison scouting supervisor for Southern California and Brian Bark administrative assistant of scouting; named Bob Stanley pitching coach for Pittsfield of the New York Penn League (A).
Philadelphia Phillies: Outrighted pitcher Garrett Stephenson to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Nov 21 1996
Chicago Cubs: Named Phil Regan pitching coach; named Tim Johnson manager of Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Named Paul Zuvella manager of Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); named Jim Wright pitching coach and Jay Loviglio batting coach for New Haven of the Eastern League (AA).
Florida Marlins: Traded second baseman Quilvio Veras to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Dustin Hermanson.
New York Mets: Signed eight minor league free agents: outfielders Andy Tomberlin, Alex Diaz and Steve Bieser, infielders Jason Hardtke, Matt Franco, Shawn Gilbert and Rico Rossy and pitcher Rick Reed.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms on a two-year contract plus a club option for a third year with infielder-outfielder Rex Hudler.
Nov 20 1996
Atlanta Braves: Signed pitcher John Smoltz to a four-year contract with an option year.
Chicago Cubs: Named David Tumbas head trainer; claimed Marc Pisciotta off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates; traded pitcher Jason Stevenson to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Miguel Cairo.
Cincinnati Reds: Added infielder Aaron Boone and catchers Paul Bako and Justin Towle to the 40-man roster.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitcher Pat Rapp to a one-year contract. Purchased the minor-league contracts of pitchers Tony Saunders, Rob Stanifer, Vic Darensbourg to the 40-man roster; sold the contract of outfielder Jerry Brooks to the Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japanese Baseball League.
Houston Astros: Named John Tamargo manager of the Kissimmee Cobras of the Florida State League (Class A); purchased the contracts of pitchers Manuel Barrios, Tom Martin, Mike Walker and infielder Carlos Guillen and added them to the 40-man roster.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Claimed infielder Nelson Liriano off waivers from the Pittsbrugh Pirates; designated infielder Garey Ingram for assignment.
Montreal Expos: Added pitchers Mike Thurman and Jason Baker, catcher Bob Henley and infielder Orlando Cabrera to the 40-man roster.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Galen Cisco pitching coach.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Signed second baseman Delino DeShields, who had been with the Los Angeles Dodgers, to a one-year contract with a club option for a second year; purchased the contracts of pitchers Bill Stein and Curtis King, and shortstop Luis Ordaz from Louisville of the American Association (AAA), and pitcher Brady Raggio from Arkansas of the Southern League
(AA).
San Diego Padres: Purchased the contracts of pitcher Todd Erdos, infielder Juan Melo and outfielder Chris Jones from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and infielder Derrick Lee and pitchers Shane Dennis and Heath Murray from Mobile of the Southern League (AA).
San Francisco Giants: Added pitchers Keith Foulke, Chad Frontera, Fausto Macey and Mike Villano, outfielders Dante Powell and Armando Rios to their 40-man roster; designated pitcher Jamie Brewington for assignment and outrighted outfielder Keith Williams to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Nov 19 1996
Florida Marlins: Renamed the media relations department baseball information and publicity; named Julio C. Sarmiento assistant director of baseball information and publicity and Sandra van Meek baseball information and publicity assistant.
New York Mets: Activated pitcher Bill Pulsipher from the 60-day disabled list; outrighted pitcher Brian Edmondson to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); outrighted pitcher John Carter and outfielder Terrell Lowery to Binghamton of the Eastern League (AA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Added pitchers Ryan Nye and Jason Boyd to the 40-man roster.
Nov 18 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Purchased the contracts of catcher Henry Blanco, pitchers Matt Herges, David Spykstra and Gary Rath, second baseman Adam Riggs, and added them to the 40-man roster; designated infielders Dave Hansen and Howard Battle and pitcher Brandon Watts for assignment.
Nov 16 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Granted outfielder Thomas Howard his unconditional release; announced pitcher Mark Portugal, outfielder Kevin Mitchell, infielder Chris Sabo and catcher Joe Oliver have all elected free agency and will not be offered arbitration by the club; reinstated pitchers Jose Rijo, Pete Schourek and Gabe White, outfielder Reggie Sanders and infielder Pokey Reese from the 60-day disabled list.
Nov 15 1996
Houston Astros: Named Manny Acta manager, Charley Taylor pitching coach and Jorge Orta coach at Quad City of the Midwest League (A).
Nov 14 1996
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Ross Grimsley pitching coach at Reading of the Eastern League (AA); signed catcher Joe Kmak to a Triple-A contract.
Nov 13 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Named Ken Griffey Sr. first base coach, Denis Menke hitting coach and Ron Oester infield coach.
Nov 12 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Named Barry Lyons manager at Charleston of the South Atlantic League (A).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Re-signed third baseman Gary Gaetti to a one-year contract and exercised the options on pitchers Rick Honeycutt and Tony Fossas.
Nov 11 1996
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Hal McRae hitting instructor and Chuck Cottier bench coach; signed outfielder Brent Bowers to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training as a non-roster player.
Nov 8 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Re-signed free agent utilityman Lenny Harris to a two-year contract.
Colorado Rockies: Exercised their option on catcher Jeff Reed.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Marc Bombard manager at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); named Larry Andersen pitching coach and Bill Robinson hitting instructor at Scarnton/Wilkes-Barre.
Nov 7 1996
New York Mets: Signed outfielder Lance Johnson to a two-year contract extension; named Jeff Pentland coordinator of minor league hitting.
Nov 6 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher Mark Guthrie to a two-year contract.
Nov 5 1996
Chicago Cubs: Purchased the contracts of catcher Pat Cline and pitcher Steve Rain from Iowa of the American Association (AAA), and the contracts of pitchers Jeremi Gonzalez and Brian Stephenson from Orlando of the Southern League (AA).
Houston Astros: Named Mike Cubbage third base coach.
San Diego Padres: Signed shortstop Chris Gomez to a one-year contract with an option for the 1998 season.
Nov 4 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Outrighted pitcher Pedro A. Martinez to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Signed the following minor-league free agents: pitchers Lance Dickson and Dave Zancanaro, catcher Eric Helfand, outfielder Chris Jones and infielder Terry Shumpert; announced all five will be invited to spring training.
Nov 1 1996
Colorado Rockies: Named P.J. Carey bullpen coach.
Florida Marlins: Named Ron Colangelo director of baseball information and publicity.
Montreal Expos: Exercised the option on catcher Darrin Fletcher for the 1997 season.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Brad Mills first base coach; agreed to terms with outfielder Tony Barron on a Triple-A contract.
Oct 31 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Announced that manager Dave Miley, pitching coach Grant Jackson, hitting coach Jim Thrift and trainer John Young have been retained at Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Declined to pick up the option on pitcher Bob Tewksbury for the 1997 season.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Exercised their option on pitcher Dennis Eckersley for the 1997 season.
Oct 30 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Released pitcher Jerry Spradlin from the 40-man roster; retained manager Mark Berry, pitching coach Mack Jenkins and trainer Jim Knudtson at Chattanooga of the Southern League (AA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Exercised the option on pitcher Todd Worrell's contract for the 1997 season; signed catcher Tom Prince and free-agent second baseman Chip Hale to a one-year contracts and pitcher Scott Radinsky to a two-year contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Terry Francona manager.
Oct 29 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced that Phil Regan will rejoin the major league staff as an advance scout; named Glenn Hoffman manager of Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), Ron Roenicke manager of San Antonio of the Texas League (AA), John Shoemaker manager of Vero Beach of the Florida State League (A) and John Shelby manager of Savannah of the South Atlantic League
(A).
San Diego Padres: Named Tom LeVasseur manager of Clinton of the Midwest League (A), Randy Whisler manager of Peoria of the Rookie League and Don Alexander pitching coach of Mobile of the Southern League (AA).
Oct 28 1996
Atlanta Braves: Exercised the option on pitcher Tom Glavine's contract for 1997; declined to exercise the option on outfielder Jerome Walton.
Chicago Cubs: Announced that they will not renew the contract of head trainer John Fierro.
Colorado Rockies: Reached a two-year contract agreement with outfielder Ellis Burks.
Florida Marlins: Named Jorge Plasencia director of Hispanic marketing; reinstated pitchers Matt Mantei and Alejandro Pena from the emergency disabled list.
New York Mets: Exercised the option on pitcher Mark Clark's contract for the 1997 season.
San Francisco Giants: Exercised the option on outfielder Glenallen Hill's contract for the 1997 season.
Oct 24 1996
Colorado Rockies: Named Dan Gladden major league advance scout and Greg Gross minor league hitting instructor.
New York Mets: Re-signed outfielder Bernard Gilkey to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year.
Oct 22 1996
Houston Astros: Named Vern Ruhle pitching coach.
New York Mets: Appointed Binghamton Mets (AA) assistant general manager Scott Brown as general manager for St. Lucie of the Florida State League (Rookie) and New York's spring training coordinator.
Oct 21 1996
Chicago Cubs: Named Ken Kravec special assistant to the general manager.
Houston Astros: Named Tom McCraw hitting coach.
Oct 18 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Named Al Goldis senior director of scouting and player development, and Bob Zuk senior advisor/baseball operations.
San Diego Padres: Named Dave Stewart special assistant to the general manager.
Oct 17 1996
Chicago Cubs: Re-signed outfielder Brian McRae to a three-year contract.
Montreal Expos: Named Bobby Cuellar pitching coach and Pete Mackanin third base coach.
New York Mets: Named Bob Apodaca pitching coach, Mookie Wilson base running/outfield/first base coach, Randy Niemann assistant pitching coach/bullpen coach, Bruce Benedict catchers coach, Cookie Rojas infield/third base coach, Tom Robson hitting coach and Scott Lawrenson assistant trainer for the 1997 season.
Oct 16 1996
Colorado Rockies: Named Clint Hurdle batting coach.
Florida Marlins: Purchased the contracts of pitchers Will Cook and Dan Kyslinger from Madison of the Northern League.
Montreal Expos: Announced pitching coach Joe Kerrigan will not return; declared catcher Lenny Webster and pitcher Dave Leiper free agents and sent infielder Andy Stankiewicz outright to Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Oct 15 1996
Colorado Rockies: Offered Triple-A contracts to pitchers Tom Kramer, Joe Ausanio, Albert Bustillos and Mike Farmer, infielders Jeff Huson and Bill White and outfielder Harvey Pulliam; did not offer contracts to pitchers Ivan Arteaga and Ryan Hawblitzel, catcher Pedro Gonzalez and infielders Pedro Castellano, David Kennedy, Jay Gainer and Scott Pugh.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Claimed infielder-outfielder John Wehner off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates; announced that third baseman Mike Blowers, outfielder Chad Curtis, infielder Oreste Marrero and pitcher Jim Bruske have opted to become free agents.
New York Mets: Outrighted second baseman Jason Hardtke to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Named Jim Skaalen director of player development; announced that outfielder Doug Dascenzo, infielder Jim Tatum and pitchers Pete Walker and Mike Oquist cleared waivers and were outrighted to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); pitcher Al Osuna cleared waivers and was granted his unconditional release; reinstated infielder Homer Bush from the 60-day disabled list.
Oct 14 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Claimed pitcher Tim Scott off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.
San Francisco Giants: Waived outfielder Dax Jones.
Oct 11 1996
Houston Astros: Announced that Jose Cruz will be the first base coach and Alan Ashby will return as bullpen coach for the 1997 season; appointed Matt Galante to special assistant to general manager Gerry Hunsicker; released first base coach Rick Sweet, pitching coach Brent Strom and hitting coach Steve Henderson; Reassigned bench coach Julio Linares into their minor league organization.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Third baseman Tim Wallach announced his retirement.
Oct 10 1996
Houston Astros: Named Bill Virdon bench coach.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed manager Bill Russell to a two year contract; named Mike Scioscia bench coach; claimed infielder Tripp Cromer off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Oct 8 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced Jay Lucas director of publicity resigned; named Derrick Hall director of publicity.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Named Dick Freeman chief operating officer and executive vice president; named Rick Renick third base coach and Joe Jones bench coach.
Oct 7 1996
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to a restructured two-year contract with first baseman Mark Grace with a club option for 1999.
New York Mets: Sent outfielders Andy Tomberlin and Chris Jones and infielder Matt Franco outright to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Named Pete Vukovich pitching coach, Lloyd McClendon hitting coach, Spin Williams bullpen coach, Jack Lind first base coach, Paul Tinnell director of player development and Leland Maddox director of scouting.
Oct 4 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Claimed outfielder Glenn Murray on special waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Colorado Rockies: Reinstated pitcher Lance Painter from the disabled list; outrighted pitcher Mike Farmer and catcher Jorge Brito to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Named Jim Leyland manager.
Houston Astros: Fired manager Terry Collins and replaced him with Larry Dierker.
San Francisco Giants: Bought out the option of second baseman Robby Thompson, making him a free agent; assigned first baseman-outfielder David McCarty to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA): requested outright waivers on infielder Steve Scarsone and pitcher Jose Bautista; named Ron Perranoski bench coach, Gene Clines hitting and outfield coach and Sonny Jackson third-base coach; announced that Dick Pole will return as pitching coach, Carlos Alfonso will move from bullpen coach to first-base coach and Juan Lopez will be bullpen coach.
Oct 3 1996
Florida Marlins: Requested outright waivers on pitcher Chris Hammond and announced catcher Bob Natal has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Charlotte of the International League.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Named Gene Lamont manager; extended the contract of general manager Cam Bonifay through the year 2000.
Oct 2 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Announced they will not renew the contracts of first base coach Jim Lett and bench coach Mark Bombard and offered them other positions within the organization.
San Francisco Giants: Released pitchers Shawn Barton, Chris Hook and Sergio Valdez, and infielder Kim Batiste.
Oct 1 1996
Atlanta Braves: Claimed pitcher Scott Brow off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Cincinnati Reds: Announced that they will continue their player development agreement with Charleston of the South Atlantic League (A).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Claimed infielder Howard Battle off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Montreal Expos: Extended the contract of director of international operations Fred Ferreira through the 1999 season and named him special assistant to the general manager.
New York Mets: Announced resignation of general manager Ross Vecchio from the St. Lucie Mets of the Florida State League (A).
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced hitting instructor Denis Menke and pitching coach Jim Wright would not be offered contracts for the 1997 season; sent catcher Gary Bennett, outfielder Manny Martinez and pitchers Carlos Crawford and Bronson Heflin outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Sep 30 1996
Florida Marlins: Reinstated pitcher Wilson Heredia from the 60-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Claimed Howard Battle off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies: Fired manager Jim Fregosi.
San Francisco Giants: Promoted Brian Sabean to general manager. Announced Bob Quinn, who was general manager, will become vice president and senior advisor of baseball operations.
Sep 29 1996
Chicago Cubs: Announced the contract of pitching coach Ferguson Jenkins will not be renewed; announced coaches Dave Bialas, Tony Muser, Mako Oliveras, Dan Radison and Billy Williams have been rehired for the 1997 season.
New York Mets: Announced that hitting coach Tom McCraw, bullpen coach Steve Swisher, first base/bench coach Rafael Landestoy and third base coach Mike Cubbage will not be rehired for the 1997 season.
Sep 28 1996
New York Mets: Announced the resignation of Matt Bordwin as corporate marketing manager.
Sep 27 1996
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Added pitcher John Frascatore to the 40-man roster.
Sep 26 1996
Houston Astros: Promoted Tim Purpura to assistant general manager and David Laskey to director of scouting; named Jim Duquette director of player development.
Sep 25 1996
Chicago Cubs: Extended the contract of general manger Ed Lynch through the 1998 season with a club option for 1999.
New York Mets: Added pitcher Cory Lidle to their 40-man roster; transferred pitcher Bill Pulsipher to the 60-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced a two-year extension of their player development agreement with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Sep 24 1996
Chicago Cubs: Extended the contract of manager Jim Riggleman through the 1998 season with a club option for 1999.
Sep 20 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Re-signed closer Jeff Brantley and John Smiley to new three-year contracts and pitcher Jeff Shaw to a new two-year deal.
Sep 19 1996
San Diego Padres: Agreed to a two-year minor league affiliation with the Mobile BayBears of the Southern League
(AA).
Sep 18 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Suspended outfielder Kevin Mitchell 13 games without pay, retroactive to Tuesday.
Sep 16 1996
San Diego Padres: Acquired outfielder Gerald Parent as the the minor-league player to be named in the trade that sent outfielder Greg Vaughn to San Diego for outfielder Marc Newfield and pitchers Bryce Florie and Ron Villone.
Sep 15 1996
Sep 13 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Released pitcher Derek Lilliquist.
New York Mets: Traded pitcher Pedro A. Martinez to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league outfielder Andre King.
Sep 12 1996
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitchers Livan Hernandez, Bill Hurst and Andy Larkin and infielder Ralph Milliard from Portland of the Eastern League (AA); outrighted pitcher Chris Sealbach to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Purchased the contract of outfielder Vladimir Guerrero from Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA); designated pitcher Scott Gentile for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies: Claimed pitcher Glenn Dishman of waivers from the San Diego Padres; moved pitcher Bobby Munoz to the 60-day disabled list; activated pitcher David West from the 15-day disabled list.
San Diego Padres: Outfielder Todd Steverson cleared waivers and was outrighted to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Sep 11 1996
Houston Astros: Acquired shortstop Andujar Cedeno from the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named.
Sep 10 1996
Montreal Expos: Activated pitcher Rheal Cormier from the 15-day disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated pitchers Steve Parris and Elmer Dessens from the disabled list.
Sep 8 1996
New York Mets: Purchased the contracts of pitchers Rick Trlicek and Mike Fyhrie, third baseman Matt Franco and second baseman Jason Hardtke from Norfolk of the International League
(AAA); recalled catcher Alberto Castillo from Norfolk and catcher Charlie Greene from Binghamton of the Eastern League
(AA); designated pitcher Pedro Martinez for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled infielder David Doster from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Sep 3 1996
Atlanta Braves: Recalled infielders Ed Giovanola and Tony Graffanino and pitchers Brad Woodall and Carl Schutz from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Sep 2 1996
Atlanta Braves: Activated pitcher Steve Avery from the 15-day disabled list.
Chicago Cubs: Recalled infielder Brant Brown from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Pat Rapp from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); will purchase the contract of catcher Jerry Brooks from Charlotte of the International League
(AAA) and third baseman Josh Booty from Class A Kane County Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Recalled pitchers Jim Bruske and Felix Rodriguez, outfielder Oreste Marrero, catcher Ken Huckaby and infielders Chad Fonville, Wilton Guerrero and Mike Busch from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Jesus Martinez from San Antonio of the Texas League (AA); announced infielders Paul Konerko and Keith Johnson, outfielders Wilfredo Marrero and Karim Garcia and catcher Henry Blanco have been promoted to Albuquerque.
Sep 1 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled third baseman Chris Sabo from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Activated catcher Charles Johnson and outfielder Andre Dawson from the disabled list.
Montreal Expos: Recalled pitcher Dave Leiper from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets: Activated pitcher Jason Isringhausen and first baseman-third baseman Butch Huskey from the disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled outfielder Trey Beamon from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated outfielder Miguel Mejia from the disabled list; purchased the contract of catcher Mike DiFelice from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); announced they will recall infielder David Bell, outfielder Terry Bradshaw and pitcher Rich Batchelor from Louisville Monday.
San Diego Padres: Activated pitcher Andy Ashby and infielder Luis Lopez from the disabled list; recalled catcher Sean Mulligan from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Doug Dascenzo from Las Vegas.
San Francisco Giants: Recalled pitcher Steve Bourgeois from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 31 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Acquired outfielder Dave Clark from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor-league pitcher Carl South; designated outfielder Rick Parker for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Acquired pitcher Chris Corn from the New York Yankees as the player to be named in the trade which sent third baseman Charlies Hayes to New York.
Aug 30 1996
Aug 28 1996
Houston Astros: Signed pitcher Mark Johnson, their first-round draft pick in the June draft; placed pitcher Doug Drabek on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 23rd, with a bone contusion of the right hand; purchased the contract of outfielder Mike Simms from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
Montreal Expos: Placed pitcher Rheal Cormier on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament of the left elbow; purchased the contract of catcher Raul Chavez from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); announced director of player development Bill Geivett will retire at the end of the season and Dave Littlefield will become director of player development.
Aug 27 1996
Chicago Cubs: Recalled pitcher Kevin Foster from Iowa of the American Association; placed pitcher Amaury Telemaco on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
Montreal Expos: Placed catcher Tim Spehr on the 15-day disabled list with a fracture in his left wrist; recalled pitcher Jose Paniagua from Ottawa of the International League
(AAA).
Aug 26 1996
Atlanta Braves: Assigned left-handed pitcher Tom Thobe to Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Gave pitcher Mitch Williams his unconditional release.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled outfielder Trey Beamon from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed pitcher Steve Parris on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle.
Aug 25 1996
Chicago Cubs: Placed infielder Terry Shumpert on the-15-day disabled list due to a strained right forearm; recalled infielder Todd Haney from Iowa of the American Association
(AAA).
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Todd Jones on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis; recalled pitcher Mark Small from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 24 1996
Atlanta Braves: Transferred outfielder Danny Bautista to the 60-day disabled list.
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned third baseman Chris Sabo to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled pitcher Giovanni Carrara from Indianapolis.
Aug 23 1996
Atlanta Braves: Claimed outfielder Luis Polonia off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated outfielder Orlando Merced; optioned outfielder Trey Beamon to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitcher Elmer Dessens to Carolina of the Southern League (AA) for an injury rehab assignment.
Aug 21 1996
Chicago Cubs: Placed outfielder Sammy Sosa on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured bone in his right hand; recalled outfielder Brooks Kieschnick from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned infielder/outfielder Eric Owens to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled pitcher Mike Remlinger from Indianapolis.
Aug 20 1996
Chicago Cubs: Recalled pitcher Kevin Foster from Iowa of the American Association; placed pitcher Amaury Telemaco on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
Montreal Expos: Placed catcher Tim Spehr on the 15-day disabled list with a fracture in his left wrist; recalled pitcher Jose Paniagua from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Aug 19 1996
Philadelphia Phillies: Gave pitcher Mitch Williams his unconditional release.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled outfielder Trey Beamon from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed pitcher Steve Parris on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle.
Aug 18 1996
Chicago Cubs: Placed infielder Terry Shumpert on the-15-day disabled list due to a strained right forearm; recalled infielder Todd Haney from Iowa of the American Association
(AAA).
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Todd Jones on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis; recalled pitcher Mark Small from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 17 1996
Atlanta Braves: Transferred outfielder Danny Bautista to the 60-day disabled list.
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned third baseman Chris Sabo to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled pitcher Giovanni Carrara from Indianapolis.
Aug 16 1996
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated outfielder Orlando Merced; optioned outfielder Trey Beamon to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitcher Elmer Dessens to Carolina of the Southern League (AA) for an injury rehab assignment.
Aug 15 1996
Florida Marlins: Assigned outfielder Mark Kotsay to the Kane County Cougars of the Midwest League (A).
Houston Astros: Activated pitcher Doug Brocail from the 60-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Mark Small to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned outfielder Manny Martinez to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Wendell Magee from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
San Diego Padres: Agreeded to a three-year deal with pitcher Trevor Hoffman.
Aug 14 1996
Atlanta Braves: Purchased the contract of outfielder Andruw Jones from Richmond of the International League (AAA); designated minor-league pitcher Tom Thobe for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Announced that they have renewed their player development contract with the Carolina Mudcats of the Southern League (AA) through the 1998 season.
Aug 13 1996
Atlanta Braves: Acquired third baseman Terry Pendleton from the Florida Marlins in exchange for minor-league outfielder Roosevelt Brown.
Chicago Cubs: Placed shortstop Rey Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 11th, with tendinitis in his left hand; purchased the contract Terry Shumpert from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
New York Mets: Placed pitcher Jason Isringhausen on the 15-day disabled list with a strained rib cage muscle; recalled pitcher Derek Wallace from Norfolk of the International League (AAA);
signed 1996 draft selections pitchers Eddie Yarnall, Brendan Behn and third baseman Michael Meadows.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Activated catcher Keith Osik from the 15-day disabled list; optioned Angelo Encarnacion to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 12 1996
Colorado Rockies: Named Brandy Lay assistant to the director of public relations.
Houston Astros: Activated pitcher Todd Jones from the 15-day disabled list; placed pitcher Terry Clark on the 15-day disabled list with a badly bruised right knee.
Montreal Expos: Placed infielder Andy Stankiewicz on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured nose; purchased the contract of infielder Rick Schu from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Aug 11 1996
Houston Astros: Designated pitcher Terry Clark for assignment; activated pitcher Todd Jones from the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Purchased the contract of third baseman Tim Wallach from San Bernardino of the California League (A); optioned third baseman Mike Busch to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled pitcher Larry Mitchell and infielder Kevin Sefcik from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Ron Blazier to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; recalled pitcher Ricardo Jordan from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed pitcher Kris Benson,
the first pick in the 1996 draft.
Aug 10 1996
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher Mike Mimbs on the 15-day disabled list with a sore left shoulder; placed pitcher Bobby Munoz on the disabled list with a sore arm and put him on a 30-day rehab assignment at Reading of the Eastern League (AA); optioned infielder Desi Relaford to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); recalled pitcher Rich Hunter from Reading.
Aug 9 1996
Chicago Cubs: Recalled outfielder Ozzie Timmons from Iowa of the American Association (AAA); released infielder Felix Fermin.
Florida Marlins: Designated outfielder Marquis Riley for assignment; announced they will transfer infielder Ralph Milliard to Portland of the Eastern League (AA) on Saturday.
Montreal Expos: Designated pitcher Dave Leiper for assignment; activated outfielder Sherman Obando from the 15-day disabled list.
Aug 8 1996
Florida Marlins: Optioned infielder Quilvio Veras and pitcher Yorkis Perez to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); purchased the contracts of infielder Luis Castillo and pitcher Felix Heredia from Charlotte; recalled pitcher Miguel Batista from Charlotte; activated first baseman Greg Colbrunn from the 15-day disabled list; placed outfielder Andre Dawson on the 15-day disabled list with right knee inflammation.
Aug 7 1996
Atlanta Braves: Recalled pitcher Dean Hartgraves from Richmond of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Pablo Martinez to Richmond.
Colorado Rockies: Recalled pitcher John Burke from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Recalled catcher Tony Eusebio from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); designated outfielder Mike Simms for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free-agent pitcher Jeff Parrett.
Aug 6 1996
Colorado Rockies: Recalled pitcher Garvin Alston from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Optioned pitcher Yamil Benitez to Ottawa of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher Dave Leiper from Ottawa.
New York Mets: Placed infielder/outfielder Butch Huskey on the 15-day disabled list with a subluxed left patella; recalled first baseman Roberto Petagine from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated outfielder Tony Gwynn from the 15-day disabled list; designated outfielder Rob Deer for assignment.
Aug 5 1996
San Francisco Giants: Placed shortstop Shawon Dunston on the 15-day disabled list due to fractures in his left eye orbit and third baseman Matt Williams on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation; activated outfielder Glenallen Hill from the 60-day disabled list; recalled infielder Bill Mueller from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); transferred outfielder Stan Javier from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Aug 3 1996
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated pitcher David West from the 60-day disabled list; designated pitcher Steve Frey for assignment.
St Louis Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated pitcher Danny Jackson from the 60-day disabled list; placed outfielder Miguel Mejia on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadricep.
Aug 2 1996
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed outfielder Orlando Merced on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1st, with a strained right calf muscle; recalled outfielder Trey Beamon from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Aug 1 1996
Florida Marlins: Purchased the contract of catcher Joe Siddall from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Recalled third baseman Scott Rolen and pitcher Bronson Heflin from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Kevin Sefcik to Scranton/ Wilkes Barre; placed outfielder Glenn Murray on the 15-day disbaled list after undergoing wrist surgery; transferred outfielder Darren Daulton to the 60-day disabled list.
San Diego Padres: Placed pitcher Andy Ashby on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 27th with a frayed labrum in his right shoulder; recalled pitcher Dustin Hermanson from Las Vegas (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Doug Dascenzo from Las Vegas; signed pitcher Al Osuna and assigned him to Las Vegas.
Jul 31 1996
Philadelphia Phillies: Traded pitcher Terry Mulholland to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-league infielder Desi Relaford.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed pitcher Elmer Dessens on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique muscle; purchased the contract of pitcher Dave Wainhouse from Carolina of the Southern League (AA); designated first baseman D.J. Boston for assignment.
San Diego Padres: Purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Dario Veras from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated infielder Craig Shipley from the disabled list and placed infielder Luis Lopez on the 15-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Placed second baseman Robby Thompson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 26th, with a right hip flexor strain, and pitcher Rich DeLucia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 27th, with an inflamed left rib cage area; recalled infielder Jay Canizaro from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 30 1996
Colorado Rockies: Purchased the contract of outfielder Eric Anthony from the Cincinnati Reds; designated outfielder Milt Thompson for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Optioned pitcher Darrell May to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Matt Ruebel from Calgary.
San Francisco Giants: Traded pitcher Mark Leiter to the Montreal Expos for pitchers Tim Scott and Kirk Rueter.
Jul 29 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced the retirement of manager Tommy Lasorda and named him a vice president with the club; announced Bill Russell will remain as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
New York Mets: Traded third baseman Jeff Kent and infielder Jose Vizcaino to the Cleveland Indians for second baseman Carlos Baerga and infielder Alvaro Espinoza.
Jul 27 1996
Chicago Cubs: Recalled catcher Mike Hubbard from Iowa of the American Association (AAA); optioned outfielder Doug Glanville to Iowa.
Houston Astros: Reinstated outfielder Brian Hunter from the disabled list; optioned outfielder Ray Montgomery to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); announced pitcher Doug Brocail and catcher Tony Eusebio will begin rehab assignments at Tucson on Monday.
Jul 26 1996
Colorado Rockies: Assigned the contract of pitcher David Nied to Salem of the Carolina League (A); placed pitcher Mike Munoz on the 15-day disabled list with a lower right abdominal strain; recalled pitcher Ryan Hawblitzel from Colorado Springs; transferred pitcher Billy Swift to the 60-day disabled list retroactive to June 4th.
Houston Astros: Traded catcher Rick Wilkins to the San Francisco Giants for catcher Kirt Manwaring.
Jul 25 1996
Atlanta Braves: Claimed pitcher Dean Hartgraves on waivers from the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros: Optioned pitcher John Hudek to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Mark Small from Tucson.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed infielder Tim Wallach and assigned him to San Bernardino of the California League (A); placed pitcher Tom Candiotti on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right elbow; recalled pitcher Darren Dreifort from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Activated pitcher Allen Watson from the 15-day disabled list; reassigned Ozzie Virgil as manager of the club's Dominican summer league team and Shane Turner as manager of Bellingham of the Northwest League (A).
Jul 24 1996
Florida Marlins: Placed first baseman Greg Colbrunn on the 15-day disabled list with a deep bone bruise in his right wrist; recalled infielder Billy McMillon from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); named Russ Brandon assistant director of corporate sales.
Houston Astros: Designated pitcher Dean Hartgraves for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled pitcher Darrell May from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Optioned infielder Bill Mueller to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); announced that they will activate pitcher Allen Watson from the disabled list Thursday.
Jul 23 1996
Houston Astros: Acquired pitcher Danny Darwin from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Rich Loiselle.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Transferred pitcher Paul Wagner from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the contract of pitcher John Ericks from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitcher Rich Loiselle to Calgary.
Jul 22 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Purchased the contract of utility player Rick Parker from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed infielder Mike Benjamin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 20th, with a sore neck; recalled outfielder Manny Martinez from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); activated outfielder Glenn Murray from the disabled list; assigned outright first baseman/outfielder J.R. Phillips to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed infielder Carlos Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring; recalled outfielder Jermaine Allensworth from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 21 1996
Montreal Expos: Placed outfielder Sherman Obando on the 15-day disabled list with a contusion to his jaw.
San Francisco Giants: Reinstated pitcher Mark Gardner from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Dan Peltier to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 20 1996
Chicago Cubs: Recalled infielder Rey Sanchez from an injury rehabilitation assignment at Iowa of the American Association (AAA) and reinstated him to the active list; purchased the contract of pitcher Larry Casian from Iowa; optioned pitcher Tanyon Sturtze to Iowa; outrighted infielder Terry Shumpert to Iowa.
Jul 19 1996
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Todd Jones on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Dean Hartgraves from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Jul 18 1996
Montreal Expos: Recalled outfielder Yamil Benitez from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); signed outfielder Rob Lukachyk to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Ottawa.
San Francisco Giants: Purchased the contract of outfielder Jacob Cruz from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League; optioned outfielder Dax Jones to Phoenix; transferred outfielder Glenallen Hill to the 60-day disabled list.
Jul 17 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Activated first baseman Hal Morris from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Eduardo Perez to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Reinstated pitched Andy Larkin from the 60-day disabled list and optioned him to Portland of the Eastern League (AA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled pitcher Chris Peters from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jason Christiansen to Calgary.
Jun 16 1996
Chicago Cubs: Recalled infielder Brant Brown from Iowa of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher
Kent Bottenfield from Iowa; placed pitcher Doug Jones on waivers for the purpose of
giving him his unconditional release;
signed outfielder Quincy Carter, the team's second-round selection in the 1996 draft.
Colorado Rockies: Recalled pitcher Roger Bailey from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coas
t League (AAA); released pitcher John Habyan.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed second baseman Mickey Morandini on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right shoulder and recalled infielder David Doster from Scr
anton- Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Placed outfielder Milt Cuyler on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 13th due to a lower back strain; recalled outfielder Dwayne Hosey f
rom Pawtucket of the International League (AAA); designated outfielder Kevin Mitchell to Pawtucket for rehabilitation; announced infielder Esteban Beltre has refused an outright assignment and has opted to become a free agent. Signed
free agent pitchers Steve Morgan, John Duffy and Maika Symmonds. Placed first baseman Mark Grace on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 11th, with a mid-back strain; promoted infielder Chris Pederson f
rom Orlando of the Southern League (AA) to Iowa of the American Association (AAA), infielder Trey Forkerway from Daytona of the Florida State League (A) to Orlando and infielder Richard Perez from Rockford of the Midwe
st League (A) to Daytona.
Cincinnati Reds: Activated outfielder Reggie Sanders from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Curtis Goodwin to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
San Francisc
o Giants: Received an undisclosed amount of cash from the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the May 2nd deal that sent first baseman J.R. Phillips to Philadelphia.
Atlanta Braves: Extended the contract of manager Bobby Cox
through 1999, with a club option for 2000; activated second baseman Mark Lemke off the 15-day disabled list; sent second baseman Tony Graffanino to Richmond of the International League
(AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Signe
d three draft picks: pitchers Skip Ames and Randy Crane, and outfielder Doug Hall.
Florida Marlins: Recalled infielder Kurt Abbott from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Ra
lph Millard to Charlotte.
New York Mets: Recalled pitcher Robert Person from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); outrighted pitcher Bob MacDonald to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); signed 14 playe
rs picked in the free agent draft: pitchers Jeromie Lovingood, Soctt Comer, ROberth Bohannon, Willie Suggs, Dicky Gonzalez, Michael Lyons, Adam Garmon, Jeffrey Hafer and Matthew Splawn,<
/B> infielders Patrick Burns, John Tamargo and Jensen Perez, catcher Thomas Stanton and outfielder Brent Huff; promoted pitcher Joe Crawford to Norfolk of the International League (AAA) and promoted pitc
her Toby Larson from Port St. Lucie of the Florida State League (A).
San Francisco Giants: Signed 14 free agent draft picks; pitchers Charles Cozart, Robert Crabtree, Luis Estrella, Larr
y Jansen, Brandon Leese and Michael Riley; infielders Art Baeza, Paul Galloway, Mike Glendenning, Damon Minor and Jose Zuniga and outfielders Brian Manning, Liviu Miskolczi and <
B>Michael Sorrow.
Cincinnati Reds:
Signed the following 1996 draft picks: infiedlers Nichoilas Presto and John Clark; catchers William Garrett and Brian Hucks; first baseman Jeremy Keller; outfi
elder Dan Jenkins and pitchers Ted Rose, Gene Altman, Brian Zwemke, Kevin Needham and Matt Buckley.
Florida Marlins: Released outfielder Darrell Whitmore, who signed to play with the <
B>Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacfic Coast League in Japan.
Philadelphia Phillies: Promoted infielder Scott Rolen from Reading of the Eastern League (AA) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA
); sent infielder David Fisher and pitcher Robert Dodd to Reading.
Pittsburgh Pirates:
Signed the following 1996 draft picks: pitchers Andy Prater and Robert Vogt and shortstop Garrett Larkin.
San Diego Padres: Placed pitcher Andy Ashby on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Andres Berumen from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds:
Signed 15 1996 draft p
icks: pitchers David Shephard, Desi Herrera, Joshua Harriss, Randi Mallard, Carl Caddell, Jeffrey Horne, Eric LeBlanc and Jon Phillips, outfielders Kevin Marn, Doug Kirby, Kilpatric Griggs and Brandon O'Hearn, first baseman-outfielder Bubba Dresch, infielder Corey Price and catcher Chris Ward.
Colorado Rockies: Recalled pitcher Bryan Rekar from Colorado Springs
B> of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Houston Astros:
Signed 13 1996 draft picks: pitchers David Berhhard, Brian Braswell, John Huber, Estaban Maldonado and Wade Miller, catcher Jason
Hill, shortstop-second baseman Matt Hyers, second baseman Jay Mansavage, third baseman Dru Nicely, shortstop Michael Wheeler, and outfielders James Reeder, Geoffrey Robertson and Randel Young.
Montreal Expos: Recalled pitcher Ugueth Urbina from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); optioned outfielder Tony Barron to Ottawa; reinstated pitcher Jose Paniagua
from the diasabled list and optioned him
to Ottawa. Signed the following 1996 draft picks: outfielders Karl Chapman, Chris Stowers and Ethan Barlow; catchers Shannon Swiano and Matthew Buirley; infielders Jack Mackay, Paul Blandford, J
eremy Caroll and Andrew Tracy; pitchers Jeremy Salvers, Tim Young, Curtis Martin, Rodney Stevenson, Eric Sparks and Darrick Edison.
Philadelphia Phillies:
Signed the following 19
96 draft pick: catcher Brandon Marsters; activated pitcher Sid Fernandez from the disabled list; optioned pitcher Carlos Crawford to Scranton- Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: D
esignated pitcher Mike Perez for assignment; purchased the contract of pitcher Mike Campbell from Iowa of the American Association (AAA);
signed five 1996 draft picks: pitchers Chris Gissell, Brian Connell and P
hillip Norton, second baseman Chad Meyers, and third baseman Matt Manning.
Cincinnati Reds: Activated outfielder Eric Davis from the 15-day disabled list; placed outfielder Reggie Sanders on the 15-day di
sabled list, retroactive to May 31st, with a lateral strain of the left ribcage.
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Billy Swift on the 15-day disabled list; recalled outfielder Harvey Pulliam from Colorado Springs of t
he Pacific Coast League (AAA).
New York Mets:
Signed four 1996 draft picks: second baseman Joey Cranford, shortstop Steve Huls, pitchers Chris Garza and Antonio Gholar. Acitvated pitcher Ric k Aguilera from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Erik Bennett to Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Recalled pitcher Pedro A. Martinez from Norfolk of the International League (AAA);
Signed ni
ne 1996 draft picks: pitchers Matthew Splawn, Robert Bohannon, Jeffrey Hafer, Jeromie Lovingood, Willie Suggs and Adam Garmon; shortstops John Tamargo and Jerson Perez; and catcher Thoma
s Stanton.
Jun 2 1996
Colorado Rockies: Activated pitcher Bill Swift from the disabled list; placed pitcher Curtis Leskanic on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder.
Florida Marlins: Transferred the option
of pitcher Livian Hernandez from Charlotte of the International League (AAA) to Portland of the Eastern League (AA).
Montreal Expos: Activated pitcher Tavo Alvarez from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Otta
wa of the International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned pitcher Michael Mimbs and shortstop Kevin Stocker to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA); recalled shortstop Kevin Sefcik from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; announced they will activate first baseman Gregg Jefferies on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves: Traded minor league outfielder Anton French to the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Danny Bautista<
/B>; placed outfielder Jerome Walton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30th, with a right hip strain.
Chicago Cubs: Activated infielder Dave Magadan from the disabled list; optioned pitcher Pedro Valdes
to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Pete Schourek on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left shoulder; recalled outfielder Curtis Goodwin from Indianapolis of the Amer
ican Association (AAA); placed outfielder Eric Davis on the 15-day disabled list with bruised ribs; recalled outfielder Chad Mottola and infielder Eric Owens from Indianapolis; announced that outfielder Vince Coleman ha
s accepted an optional assignment to Indianapolis and will report on June 7th.
Houston Astros: Named Pam Gardner vice president of marketing.
Montreal Expos: Optioned pitcher Ugueth Urbina to Ottawa of the Interna
tional League (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Anthony Barron from Ottawa; transferred pitcher Carlos Perez from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
New York Mets: Recalled first baseman Roberto Petagi
ne from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); outrighted outfielder Kevin Roberson to Norfolk.
Chicago Cubs: Signed infielder Felix Fermin to a contract with Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
New
York Mets: Signed pitchers Todd Kutchins, Andrew Zwirchitz, and outfielders Anthony Johnson and Cory Patton.
San Francisco Giants: Named Tom McDonald vice president of marketing for the China
Basin Ballpark Corporation; promoted executive vice president Larry Baer to executive vice president and chief operating officer; promoted vice president and chief financial officer John Yee to senior vice president and chief
financial officer; promoted director of marketing Mario Alioto to vice president of marketing and sales; promoted director of legal and governmental affairs Jack Bair to vice president and general counsel; promoted director of public relat
ions Bob Rose to vice president, communications; named Staci Walters director of public affairs.
Chicago Cubs: Signed catcher Bob Lisanti, a fifth-year senior from Notre Dame.
Florida Marlins: Acti
vated pitcher Kevin Brown from the 15-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Designated first baseman J.R. Phillips for assignment; recalled pitcher Ron Blazier from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (A
AA); purchased the contract of outfielder Ricky Otero from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Cincinnati Reds: Acquired pitcher Lee Smith from the California Angels for pitcher Chuck McElroy.
Florida Marlins:
Optioned pitcher Matt Mantei to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
May 23 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Designated pitcher Derek Lilliquist for assignment; optioned infielder-outfielder Eric Owens to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); reinstated outfielder Reggie Sanders from the 15-day
disabled list; recalled pitcher Hector Carrasco from Indianapolis, effective Thursday.
Colorado Rockies: Transferred pitcher Bret Saberhagen from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day emergency disabled list.
Los An
geles Dodgers: Optioned infielder Mike Busch to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled infielder Juan Castro from Albuquerque.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Outrighted pitcher John Hope to Calga
ry of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Requested waivers on outfielder Mel Hall for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
Houston Astros: Optioned pitchers Jim Doughert
y and Jeff Tabaka to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Dean Hartgraves from Tucson; activated pitcher Greg Swindell from the 15-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed outfielder
Lenny Dykstra on the 15-day disabled list with a mild strain of the left rib cage; activated outfielder Lee Tinsley from the 15-day disabled list.
San Diego Padres: Placed infielder Craig Shipley on the 15-day disa
bled list, retroactive to May 17th, with a strained left hamstring; activated infielder-outfielder Archi Cianfrocco from the 15-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Kevin Brown on the 15-day disabled list, retr
oactive to May 13th, with a severely bruised right fibula; recalled pitcher David Weathers from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled pitcher Matt Ruebel from Calgary of the Pacific
Coast League (AAA); outrighted pitcher John Hope to Calgary.
San Diego Padres: Called up second baseman Homer Bush from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and placed him on the 60-day disa
bled list with a fractured right fibula.
May 18 1996
Atlanta Braves: Recalled outfielder Jermaine Dye from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Optioned outfielder Robin Jennings to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); purchased the c
ontract of infielder Bret Barberie from Iowa.
Houston Astros: Outrighted catcher Jerry Goff to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Recalled pitcher Dan Miceli from Car
olina of the Southern League (AA); optioned pitcher Lee Hancock to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated second baseman Carlos Garcia from the 15-day disabled list.
Chicago Cubs: Sent infielder
Dave Magadan to Daytona of the Florida State League (A) on injury rehabilitation.
Montreal Expos: Promoted pitcher Dennis Gray from Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA) to Ottawa of the International League
(AAA); sent infielder Charlie Montoyo from Ottawa to Harrisburg.
Atlanta Braves: Placed outfielder Dave Justice on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated right shoulder.
Chicago Cubs: Placed outfielder
Scott Bullett on the 15-day disabled list; recalled outfielder Pedro Valdes from Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Assigned outfielder Reggie Sanders to Indianapolis of the American Associ
ation (AAA) for a six-game rehabilitation stint, beginning Friday.
Florida Marlins: Assigned shortstop Kurt Abbott to Charlotte of the International League (AAA) for a four-game rehabilitation stint.
New York Mets:
Promoted outfielder Benny Agbayani and second baseman Jason Hardtke to Norfolk of the International League
(AAA); outrighted shortstop Kevin Morgan from Norfolk to Binghamton of the Eastern League (AA).
May 14 1996
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Doug Brocail on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder instability and recalled pitcher Donne Wall from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
Philadelphia Phill
ies: Activated pitcher Curt Schilling from the 15-day disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Optioned pitcher Darrell May to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
May 13 1996
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitcher Kevin Foster to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); recalled pitcher Amaury Telemaco from Iowa.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Activated outfielder Billy Ashley from the 15-day
disabled list; optioned infielder Juan Castro to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed outfielder Ruben Amaro outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League
(AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Reinstated shortstop Shawon Dunston from the disabled list; assigned infielder Kim Batiste to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Atlanta Braves: Optioned pitcher
Jason Schmidt and infielder Ed Giovanola to Richmond of the International League (AAA); recalled pitcher Tom Thobe from Richmond; recalled infielder Mike Mordecai from his rehabilitation assignment at Richmond and reins
tated him from the disabled list.
Montreal Expos: Recalled pitcher Ugueth Urbina from Ottawa of the International League; optioned pitcher Alex Pacheco to Ottawa.
Montreal Expos: Placed pitcher Kirk
Rueter on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his left knee; recalled pitcher Alex Pacheco from Ottawa of the International League
(AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Purchased the contract of pitcher Marc Wilkins<
/B> from Carolina of the Southern League (AA); designated pitcher Joe Boever for reassignment.
Florida Marlins: Placed second baseman Quilvio Veras on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring; recalled infi
elder Edgar Renteria from Charlotte of the Intrnational League (AAA). Placed infielder Kurt Abbott on the 15-day disabled list and announced they will activate pitcher Jay Powell from the 15-day disbaled list Friday.
Philade
lphia Phillies: Recalled outfielder Glenn Murray from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Purchased the contract of pitcher Derek Lilliquist from Indianapolis of the American A
ssociation (AAA); designated pitcher Tim Pugh for assignment.
Florida Marlins: Promoted outfielder Chris Sheff from Portland of the Eastern League (AA) to Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
Philadel
phia Phillies: Optioned pitcher Rich Hunter to Scranton/ Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated infielder Craig Shipley from the 15-day disabled list; placed infielder-outf
ielder Archi Cianfrocco on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6th, with a right hip flexor.
Houston Astros: Placed catcher Tony Eusebio on the 15-day disabled list for surgery to removed a cyst from his left wrist.
Purchased to contract of catcher Jerry Goff from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA). Transferred pitcher John Hudek from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
May 2 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Traded pitcher Gregg Olson to the Detroit Tigers for minor league infielder Yuri Sanchez.
Philadelphia Phillies: Activated infielder Mike Benjamin from the 15-day disabled list; o
ptioned infielder Kevin Sefcik to Scranton- Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed pitcher Joe Boever to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Carolina of the Southern Lea
gue (AA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Placed pitcher Zane Smith on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring and transferred pitcher Steve Cooke to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the contract of pitcher Jo
e Boever.
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned pitcher Kevin Jarvis and outfielder Chad Mottola to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); activated pitcher Chuck McElroy from the 15-day disabled list; will rec
all infielder Eric Owens from Indianapolis effective Tuesday, April 30th.
Colorado Rockies: Optioned pitcher Bryan Rekar to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Pl
aced outfielder Rondell White on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left kidney and possible bruised spleen.
San Francisco Giants: Placed shortstop Shawon Dunston on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24th,
with a left groin strain; recalled infielder Jay Canizaro from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Recalled outfielder Cliff Floyd from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Activated outfielder Stan Javier from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Steven Bourgeois to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled infielder/outfie
lder Eric Owens from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins: Optioned pitcher Pat Treend to Kane County of the Midwest League (A).
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced pitching
coach Johnny Podres, who took a leave of absence on April 19th, will not return due to health reasons; announced Jim Wright, who was named to temporarily replace Podres, will remain as pitching coach for the remainder of the season. San Diego Padres: Extended their player development contract with Idaho Falls of the Pioneer League (A) through the 1998 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed outfielder Brett Butler on the 15-day disabled list w
ith tonsilitis; recalled outfielder Mike Busch from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
New York Mets: Acquired outfielder Andy Tomberlin from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named and
assigned Tomberlin to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Activated pitcher Roger Bailey from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
Montreal Expos: Promoted pitcher Joe Paniagua from Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA) to Ottawa of the International League
(AAA) and sent pitcher Kirk Bullinger to Harrisburg.
Philadelphia Phill
ies: Optioned infielder Jim Zuber to Scranton Wilkes/Barre of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Placed infielder Craig Shipley on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 23rd with a stra
ined left hamstring; activated outfielder Chris Gwynn from the 15-day disabled list.
San Francisco Giants: Traded first baseman J.R. Phillips to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later or cash; activated pit
cher Rich DeLucia and infielder Kim Batiste from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Jay Canizaro to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 24 1996
Colorado Rockies: Outrighted infielder Pedro Castellano to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Designated pitcher John Ericks for reassignment; recalled pitc
her John Hope from Calgary of the Pacific Coast League.
Apr 22 1996
Chicago Cubs: Activated infielder Dave Magadan from the 15-day disabled list; sent pitcher Larry Casian outright to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); recalled pitcher Steve Trachsel from Orlando of the South
ern League (AA); optioned outfielder Brooks Keischnick to Iowa.
Cincinnati Reds: Activated second baseman Bret Boone from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Eric Owens to Indianapolis of the American
Association.
San Francisco Giants: Placed outfielder Stan Javier on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 13th with a strained right hamstring; recalled pitcher Shawn Barton from Phoenix of Pacific Coast
League.
Atlanta Braves: Placed shortstop Jeff Blauser on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 14th, with a slight tear of a right knee tendon; recalled infielder Ed Giovanola from Richmond of the International Lea
gue (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Placed third baseman Dave Magadan on the 15-day disabled list after surgery to remove bone chips from his left hand on March 11th retroactive to April 16th; recalled outfielder Robin Jennings from I
owa of the American Association, effective Thursday, April 18th.
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled pitcher Kevin Jarvis from Indianapolis of the American Association and optioned pitcher Hector Carrasco to Indianapolis.
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Alejandro Pena on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right rotator cuff; activated pitcher Terry Mathews from the 15-day disabled list.
Montreal Expos: Optioned pitcher J
ose Paniagua to Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA); recalled pitcher Alex Pacheco from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Placed infielder Kim Batiste on the 15-day disabled list wi
th a sprained left knee; recalled infielder Bill Mueller from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
Atlanta Braves: Placed infielder Mike Mordecai on the 15-day disabled list; recalled infielder Tony
Graffanino from Richmond of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Activated infielder Luis Lopez from the 15-day disabled list; placed outfielder Chris Gwynn on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Ap
ril 17.
Chicago Cubs: Announced pitcher Larry Casian has accepted an outright assignment to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Purchased the contract of first baseman Jon Zuber from
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League; optioned infielder Gene Schall to Scranton; transferred pitcher David West from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list; announced pitching coach Johnny Podres
will take a leave of absence; named Jim Wright, the pitching coach at Scranton, to temporarily replace Podres.
San Diego Padres: Promoted infielder Chad Treadway from Rancho Cucamonga of the California League
(A) to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); activated infielder Luis Lopez from the 15-day disabled list; placed outfielder Chris Gwynn on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 17th with back spasms.
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned outfielder Mike Kelly to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled outfielder Thomas Howard from his minor league medical rehabilitation, and reinstated him from the disabled list.
Colorado Rockies: Announced that second baseman Eric Young will complete his minor-league rehab assignment and join the club on Monday.
Florida Marlins: Placed pitcher Jay Powell on the 15-day disabled list with
a strained left intercostal muscle; recalled pitcher Yorkis Perez from Charlotte of the International League
(AAA).
Houston Astros: Placed pitcher Greg Swindell on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin
muscle; recalled pitcher Jim Dougherty from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
Montreal Expos: Recalled pitcher Tavo Alvarez from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Alex
Pacheco to Ottawa.
Atlanta Braves: Sent pitcher Pedro Borbon to Greenville of the Southern League for a rehabilitation assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed outfielder Billy Ashley on the 15-day disabl
ed list with a strained right hamstring; recalled outfielder Juan Castro from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Activated second baseman Robby Thompson from the 15-day disabled l
ist; sent infielder Bill Mueller to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 14 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Activated pitcher Scott Radinsky from the disabled list; assigned pitcher Jim Cummings to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Placed second basema
n Robby Thompson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 6th, with a strained right side muscle; recalled shortstop Rich Aurelia from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Recalled
outfielder-first baseman Eric Anthony from a rehabilitation assignment in Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); optioned outfielder Curtis Goodwin to Indianapolis.
New York Mets: Placed outfielder Carl Evere
tt on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadricep, retroactive to April 13th; activated pitcher Pete Harnisch from the 15-day disabled list.
Apr 11 1996
Florida Marlins: Recalled pitcher Jay Powell from Charlotte of the International League (AAA) and placed pitcher Terry Mathews on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled right calf muscle.
Montreal Expos: Sol
d pitcher Esteban Yan to the Baltimore Orioles.
Atlanta Braves: Activated third baseman Chipper Jones from the injured list; optioned infielder Ed Giovanola to Richmond of the International League (AAA). <
BR>Cincinnati Reds: Activated pitcher Jeff Brantley from the 15-day disabled list; sent outfielder Steve Gibralter to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed pitcher Ramon M
artinez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin; recalled pitcher Antonio Osuna from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Purchased the contract of pitcher John Habyan<
/B> from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed pitcher Roger Bailey on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee sprain.
Apr 4 1996
Montreal Expos: Claimed pitcher Mike Dyer off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates; reassigned pitcher Wally Whitehurst to Ottawa of the International League; released pitcher Mickey Weston.
Apr 1 1996
New York Mets: Optioned pitcher Pedro A. Martinez to Norfolk of the International League (AAA). Traded outfielder Ryan Thompson and pitcher Reid
Cornelius to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Mark Clark.
Cincinnati Reds: Placed second baseman Bret Boone on the 15-day disabled list with bone chips in his right elbow; recalled infielder Eric Owens from Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Montreal Expos: Re
leased catcher Bert Heffernan; sent catcher Charlie Montoyo and outfielders Jalal Leach and Tony Barron to Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA).
Mar 31 1996
Colorado Rockies: Optioned pitchers John Burke and David Nied and infielder Craig Counsell to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Released pitcher Sco
tt Bankhead.
Chicago Cubs: Pitcher Rob Dibble announced his voluntary retirement.
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned pitchers pitchers Kevin Jarvis and Johnny Ruffin to Indianapolis of the American Associatio
n (AAA); reassigned pitcher Trevor Wilson to the minor league camp.
New York Mets: Optioned catcher Alberto Castillo and first baseman-outfielder Roberto Petagine to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); op
tioned catcher Charlie Greene to Binghamton of Eastern League (AA); sent infielder Luis Rivera to their minor league camp for reassignment; placed pitcher Paul Byrd on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 22nd.
Philadelphia Phillies: Waived catcher Lenny Webster.
San Diego Padres: Released pitcher Rob Murphy; optioned pitcher Glenn Dishman to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA); reassign
ed catcher Mandy Romero, infielder Rico Rossy, outfielder Doug Dascenzo and pitchers Mike Oquist and Pete Smith to their minor league camp.
San Francisco Giants: Released outright pitcher Jose Bauti
sta; purchased the contract of outfielder Mel Hall from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Reassigned pitcher Duane Ward, catcher Matt Merullo and infielder Bret Barberie
to their minor league camp; optioned outfielder Doug Glanville to Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Optioned infielder Eric Owens to Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); reassigned inf
ielder Roberto Mejia to their minor league camp,
Colorado Rockies: Placed pitcher Bill Swift on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd, with a sore right shoulder.
Florida Marlins: Waived pitcher Ryan Bowen; optioned pitchers Livan Hernandez and Matt Whisenant to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); sent infielder Russ Morman and outfielders Tommy Gregg and Darryl Whitmore to their minor lea
gue camp.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Placed pitchers Darren Dreifort and Rick Gorecki on the 15-day disabled list.
New York Mets: Placed pitchers Pete Harnisch and Bill Pulsipher on the 15-day disabled
list; reacquired pitcher Joe Crawford from the Boston Red Sox as a Rule 5 draft selection.
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned first baseman Gene Schall, third baseman Howard Battle, and outfielder Glenn Mur
ray to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre(AAA); placed pitchers Tyler Green, Bobby Munoz, Curt Schilling, and David West, infielder Mike Benjamin and outfielder Tony Longmire on the 15-day disabled list.
Pit
tsburgh Pirates: Released infielder Kevin Young.
San Francisco Giants: Waived pitcher Scott Service for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release; placed pitcher Sergio Valdez on the 60-day disabled l
ist and pitcher Rich DeLucia on the 15-day disbaled list.
Colorado Rockies: Assigned pitcher John Habyan to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins: Named Jim Ross vice president of sales and marketing.
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b>Houston Astros: Optioned pitchers Jim Dougherty and Donne Wall to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); sent infielder Mike Brumley and catcher Jerry Goff to minor league camp for assignment; asked wa
ivers for outright assignment to infielder Ray Holbert.
Montreal Expos: Optioned pitcher Derek Aucoin and outfielders Cliff Floyd and Ray McDavid to Ottawa of the American Association (AAA); reassigned pitc
her Ben Rivera, catcher Gilberto Reyes and infielder Francisco Matos to Ottawa; traded catcher Chris Howard to the New York Mets for a player to be named later and returned pitcher Trey Witte, who was a Rul
e V acquisition, to the Seattle Mariners.
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced that infielder Jose Oquendo, who was invited to spring training camp March 18th, has retired.
Chicago Cubs: Placed infielder Dave Maga
dan on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd, after having a bone spur removed from his left hand.
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Chuck McElroy on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring; recalled
pitcher Johnny Ruffin from Indianapolis of the American Association
(AAA).
Florida Marlins: Optioned pitcher Jay Powell to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); gave pitcher Mark Gardner the optio
n of accepting a spot at Charlotte or being released; announced that pitcher Wilson Heredia will be placed on the disabled list Friday.
Montreal Expos: Named Chris Hammond general manager of the West Palm Beach E
xpos of the Florida State League (A) and spring training coordinator.
Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned pitchers Ricardo Jordan and Carlos Crawford to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs: Optioned pitcher Steve Trachsel to Orlando of the Southern League (AA).
Colorado Rockies: Announced that outfielder Harvey Pulliam cleared waivers and will report to Colorado Springs of t
he Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Houston Astros: Purchased the contracts of outfielder John Cangelosi, infielder Bill Spiers and pitcher Anthony Young; outrighted infielder Ray Holbert to Tucson of t
he Pacific Coast League (AAA).
New York Mets: Announced that pitcher Reid Cornelius cleared waivers and was outrighted to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent
pitcher Mark Gardner; optioned infielder Rich Aurilia and outfielder Marvin Benard to Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); reassigned pitcher Chris Hook and catcher Steve Decker to minor league cam
p.
Atlanta Braves: Placed third baseman Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 22nd with a bone chip in his right knee.
Chicago Cubs: Purchased the contracts of infielder Leo Gomez and cat
cher Brian Dorsett from Iowa of the American Association
(AAA); placed pitcher Jose Guzman on the 15-day disabled list to continue rehabilitation on his right shoulder; outrighted the contracts of infielder Matt Franco a
nd pitcher Dave Swartzbaugh to Iowa.
Colorado Rockies: Placed catcher Jayhawk Owens on the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Optioned pitchers Billy Brewer and Antonio Osuna and infielder
s Mike Busch and Garey Ingram to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitcher Mike Harkey, catcher Tom Prince and outfielders Rick Parker and Reggie Williams to Albuquerque; as
signed pitcher Narciso Elvira to Monterrey of the Mexican League; placed pitcher Scott Radinsky on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 28th, with tendinitis in his left middle finger.
Montreal Expos: Signe
d catcher Lenny Webster to a one-year contract; placed catcher Tim Laker on the 15-day disabled list.
New York Mets: Purchased the contracts of pitcher Paul Wilson and Bob MacDonald, infielder Rey Ordonez
and outfielder Kevin Roberson from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); placed pitcher Juan Acevedo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with a strained right hamstring; assigned infielder Jerry Brown
e to Norfolk; optioned outfielder Ryan Thompson to Norfolk.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed outfielder Tony Longmire on the 60-day disabled list; sent pitcher Steve Frey to their minor-league camp; agreed to terms w
ith pitchers Terry Mullholland and Rich Hunter, and outfielder Pete Incaviglia.
San Diego Padres: Puchased the contract of outfielder Chris Gwynn; placed infielder Luis Lpez on the 15-day disabled list and
assigned Lopez to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League for rehabilitation; optioned pitchers Dustin Hermanson, Pete Walker, Tim Worrell, and Ron Villone to Las Vegas; assigned catcher John Ma
ssarelli to Memphis of the Southern League.
Mar 24 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitchers Jeff Brantley and Jose Rijo and outfielders Eric Anthony and Thomas Howard on the 15-day disabled list; gave pitcher Rich Rodriguez his unconditional release; signed out
fielder Andre King to a minor league contract.
Colorado Rockies: Placed infielder Eric Young and pitcher Bret Saberhagen on the 15-day disabled list.
Houston Astros: Reassigned pitchers Alvin Morman
B> and John Johnstone to the minor league camp.
Montreal Expos: Announced that Felipe Alou has exercised his option to manage the team in 1997.
Chicago Cubs: Re-assigned pitchers Brian Barnes and Mik
e Campbell, catcher Lance Jennings and infielder Paul Faries to their minor league camp.
Cincinnati Reds: Assigned pitcher Rich Rodriguez and catcher Joe KImak to their minor-league camp.
Houston As
tros: Re-assigned infielder Dave Hajek and outfielder Ken Ramos to their minor league camp.
New York Mets: Outrighted pitcher Chris Nabholz to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Houston Astros:
Optioned pitcher Billy Wagner to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Released catcher Lance Parrish; optioned infielder Rich Aude to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League <
BR> (AAA). Reassigned pitcher Joe Klink to their minor league camp.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced that Rule 5 Draft pitcher Mark Mimbs has been returned from the Texas Rangers; assigned Mimbs to outright to Albuquerq
ue of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds: Placed pitcher Jeff Brantley on the 15-day disabled list with a broken sesamoid bone in his right foot.
Mar 19 1996
Colorado Rockies: Optioned pitcher Mike DeJean and assigned pitchers Scott Frederickson, Jamey Wright and infielder Neifi Perez to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned
infielder Todd Helton to New Haven of the Eastern League (AA).
New York Mets: Acquired first baseman Roberto Petagine and pitcher Luis Arroyo from the San Diego Padres for pitchers Pete Walker
and Scott Adair.
Philadelphia Phillies: Reassigned pitchers Wayne Gomes, Ryan Karp, Carlton Loewer and Ron Blazier to their minor league camp.
Florida Marlins: Optioned pitchers Mar
c Valdes, Miguel Batista and Joel Adamson, infielders Edgar Renteria and Ralph Milliard and outfielder Billy McMillon to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); sent outfielder Jason Robertson,
infielder Lou Lucca and catchers John Roskos, Todd Cady, Mike Simms and Hector Kuilan to minor league camp for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies: Invited infielder Jose Oquendo to training camp.
Mar 17 1996
Houston Astros: Assigned pitcher Chris Holt, catchers Eric Christopherson, Jimmy Gonzalez and Roger Luce and outfielders Bob Abreu and Richard Hidalgo to their minor league camp for reassignment.
New York Mets: Optioned pitchers Chris Nabholz, Pete Walker, Derek Wallace and outfielder Alex Ochoa to Norfolk of the International League; optioned the contracts of pitcher Joe Ausanio, Rick Reed and outfielders Kevin Flora, Jay Payton and Gary Thurman to Norfolk; optioned pitcher Hector Ramirez to Binghamton of the Eastern League; released outfielder Gary Varsho.
Chicago Cubs
: Optioned pitchers Amaury Telemaco and Roberto Rivera, catcher Mike Hubbard and infielder Matt Franco to Iowa of the American Association (AAA); assigned pitchers Carlos Pulido and Tanyon Sturtze,
catcher Hector Ortiz and infielder Tracy Woodson to their minor league camp; released pitcher Jeff Schwartz.
San Diego Padres: Optioned pitchers Marc Kroon and Joey Long, catchers Raul Casanova
and Sean Mulligan and infielder Homer Bush to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); sent pitcher Heath Murray to their minor league camp for reassignment.
Florida Marlins: Reassigned outfiel
der Jaime Jones and infielder Josh Booty to minor league camp.
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced that infield/hitting coach Kelly Heath will move up from Martinsville of the Appalachian League (A) to Reading of the
Eastern League (AA).
Cincinnati Reds: Reassigned pitchers Gene Harris, Scott Sullivan and Gabe White, outfielder Chad Mottola and first baseman Tim Belk to their minor league camp.
Montreal
Expos: Signed outfielder Rondell White to a five-year contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Placed pitcher B.J. Wallace on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
Atlanta Braves: Optioned infield
er Marty Malloy and pitcher Carl Schutz to Richmond of the International League and pitcher Ryan Jacobs to Greenville of the Southern League (AA); reassigned infielder Pablo Martinez, pitcher Rachaad Stewart
and catcher Darron Cox to their minor league camp.
Chicago Cubs: Optioned first baseman Brant Brown, outfielders Robert Jennings and Pedro Valdez and pitcher David Swartzbaugh to Iowa of the American
Association (AAA), infielders Jason Maxwell, Bobby Morris and Kevin Orie and pitcher Wade Walker to Orlando of the Southern Association (AA), outfielder Vee Hightower to Daytona of the Florida State
League (A); sent pitcher Scott Moten to their minor league camp for reassignment.
Colorado Rockies: Optioned outfielder Terry Jones to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); outrighted pitche
r Ivan Arteaga to New Haven of the Eastern League (AA)
Florida Marlins: Traded pitcher Randy Veres to the Detroit Tigers for infielder Matt Brunson; optioned pitchers Jarod Juelsgard,
Chris Seelbach and Bryan Ward to Charlotte of the International League (AAA); optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Bill Hurst to Portland of the Eastern League (AA).
Houston Astros: Optioned pitchers Ryan
Creek, Kevin Gallagher, Rich Loiselle and Doug Mlicki to Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); pitcher Mike Grzanich to Jackson of the Texas League (AA) and pitcher Oscar Henriquez to Kissimm
ee of the Florida State League (A)
Montreal Expos: Optioned infielders Israel Alacantra, Kevin Castleberry and Ryan McGuire, pitchers Scott Gentile, Bob Henley Alex Pacheco, Ever
ett Stull, Mike Thurman and Esteban Yan and outfielder Darond Stovall to Ottawa of the American Association
(AAA)
New York Mets: Sent pitchers John Carter, Brian Edmundson and Steve Dix
on, catchers Paul Gomez and Pedro Grifol and outfielder Terrell Lowery to their minor league camp for reassignment.
San Diego Padres: Optioned pitchers Robbie Beckett and Brad Kaufman and outfielder
Earl Johnson to Memphis of the Southern League (AA); sent pitcher Ryan Van de Weg and infielder Gabe Alvarez to their minor league camp for reassignment.
Mar 10 1996
Los Angeles Dodgers: Assigned pitchers David Pye, Gary Rath, and Jody Treadwell, catchers Ron Maurer and Noe Munoz, infielder Oreste Marrero and outfielder Bill Lott to Albuquerque of the
Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned infielder Paul Konerko and pitcher David Yocum to San Antonio of the Texas League (AA); released pitcher John O'Donoghue.
Chicago Cubs: Released pitchers <
B>Travis Buckley and Bill Krueger.
Cincinnati Reds: Released outfielder Brian Hunter and pitcher Bryan Hickerson; assigned catchers Paul Bako and Justin Towle to their minor league camp.
San
Diego Padres: Renewed the contract of pitcher Ron Villone.
Mar 6 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Sold the contract of catcher Don Slaught to the California Angels' Vancouver farm club of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher Steve Reed
to a c
ontract for the 1996 season.
Houston Astros: Signed outfielders James Mouton and Mike Simms and pitchers Dean Hartgraves and Mark Small to one-year contracts.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher
Ismael Valdes
to a contract for the 1996 season.
New York Mets: Signed pitchers Jerry DiPoto, Pedro A. Martinez, Dave Mlicki, outfielder Carl Everett and infielder TIm Bogar to one-year contracts. <
BR>Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed assistant general manager Pete Vuckovich and director of scouting Paul Tinnell to two-year contract extensions.
San Francisco Giants: Signed pitcher Shawn Barton and first baseman
J.R. Phillips to one-year contracts.
Houston Astros: Signed catcher Tony Eusebio, infielder Orlando Miller and pitchers Mike Hampton, Doug Brocail and Billy Wagner to one-year contracts.
Los Ang
eles Dodgers: Signed outfielder Raul Mondesi to a two-year contract.
Chicago Cubs:
Agreed to terms on 1996 contracts with pitchers Jim Bullinger, Steve Trachsel, Kevin Foster, Turk Wendell and
Amaury Telemaco, infielder Matt Franco and outfielder Doug Glanville.
Houston Astros: Agreed to terms with outfielder Brian Hunter
on a contract for the 1996 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Renewed
the contract of outfielder Roger Cedeno.
Montreal Expos: Renewed the contracts of infielders Mark Grudzielanek and Mike Lansing, catcher Tim Spehr and pitchers Pedro Martinez and Omar Daal.
New York Mets: Signed pitchers Jason Isringhausen, Bobby Jones and Bill Pulsipher to one-year contracts.
San Diego Padres: Extended the contract of manager Bruce Bochy through 1997 with an option f
or 1998; agreed to terms with pitchers Scott Sanders and Bryce Florie, infielder Roberto Petagine and outfielder Melvin Nieves.
Atlanta Braves: Signed pitchers Brad Clontz, Pedro Borbon and
Greg McMichael, outfielder Ryan Klesko, catchers Javier Lopez and Tyler Houston and infielder Ed Giavanola to one-year contracts.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed second baseman Bret Boone to a one-year cont
ract.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitchers Kurt Miller and Randy Veres and infielder Quilvio Veres to one-year contracts.
Montreal Expos: Signed outfielder-first baseman Ozzie Canseco to a minor league
contract.
San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms with catcher Brad Ausmus on a two-year contract and pitcher Joey Hamilton and infielder Luis Lopez on one-year contracts.
Cincinnati Reds: Reassigned pitchers
John Roper and Domingo Jean, Brett Tomko, infielders Aaron Boone, Stephen Larkin and Ruben Santana and outfielders Keith Mitchell, Pat Watkins and Cleveland Ladell to the club's minor
league camp.
Feb 28 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Agreed to terms with free agent catcher Joe Oliver, who had been with the Milwaukee Brewers; waived catcher Damon Berryhill.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed pitcher Blaine Beatty to a m
inor league contract.
San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with infielder Homer Bush, outfielder Marc Newfield, pitcher Tim Worrell and catchers Brian Johnson and Sean Mulligan.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher Billy Brewer to a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Agreed to terms with pitcher Reid Cornelius on a one-year contract.
Feb 26 1996
Houston Astros: Signed pitcher Scott Bankhead to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training; agreed to terms with outfielders Bob Abreu and Richard Hidalgo, and pitchers Ryan Creek, Mike Grza
nich, Oscar Henriquez, Chris Holt, Rich Loiselle and Doug Mlicki.
Montreal Expos: Signed outfielder Dion James and pitcher Joe Grahe to minor league contracts and invited them to spring trai
ning.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Announced that the sale of the team to a group headed by Kevin McClatchy has been approved by club owners; extended the contract of pitcher Denny Neagle through the 1997 season.
San Diego
Padres: Agreed to terms with pitchers Doug Bochtler, Dustin Hermanson, Brad Kaufman, Marc Kroon and Joey Long and infielder Jorge Velandia on one-year contracts.
Colorado Rockies: Signed ou
tfielders John Vander Wal and Quinton McCracken to a one-year contracts.
Feb 15 1996
Houston Astros: Signed pitcher Scott Bankhead to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training; agreed to terms with outfielders Bob Abreu and Richard Hidalgo, and pitchers Ryan Creek, Mike Grza
nich, Oscar Henriquez, Chris Holt, Rich Loiselle and Doug Mlicki.
Montreal Expos: Signed outfielder Dion James and pitcher Joe Grahe to minor league contracts and invited them to spring trai
ning.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Announced that the sale of the team to a group headed by Kevin McClatchy has been approved by club owners; extended the contract of pitcher Denny Neagle through the 1997 season.
San Diego
Padres: Agreed to terms with pitchers Doug Bochtler, Dustin Hermanson, Brad Kaufman, Marc Kroon and Joey Long and infielder Jorge Velandia on one-year contracts.
Colorado Rockies: Signed ou
tfielders John Vander Wal and Quinton McCracken to a one-year contracts.
Feb 12 1996
Atlanta Braves: Re-signed reliver Mark Wohlers to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
Chicago Cubs: Signed pitcher Duane Ward
to a 1996 contract with Iowa of the American Association.
Los
Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitchers John Cummings and Antonio Osuna
to contracts for the 1996 season.
New York Mets: Named Doug Flynn a coach with Columbia of the South Atlantic League (A) and Ti
m Leiper a coach with Binghamton of the Eastern League (AA).
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed pitcher Blaine Beatty to a minor league contract.
San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers R
obbie Beckett, Glenn Dishman, Andres Berumen and Denny Harriger, outfielder Earl Johnson and infielder Archi Cianfrocco.
Atlanta Braves: Agreed to terms with outfielders Jermaine Dye and Lee Daniels and pitcher Terrall Wade on one-year contracts.
Houston Astros: Named Leslie Leary assistant to the director of player development.
Montreal Expos: Signed infielder Charlie Montoyo to a m
inor-league contract.
New York Mets: Signed pitchers Pete Walker, John Carter and Derek Wallace and outfielder Terrell Lowery to one-year contracts.
San Francisco Giants: Signed outfielder Mel
Hall and first baseman Malcolm Cepeda to minor league contracts.
Feb 8 1996
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with pitcher Frank Castillo on a
one-year contract, averting arbitration.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitcher Livan Hernandez to a four-year
contract.
Montreal Expos: Ag
reed to terms on a two-year contract with
first baseman David Segui.
New York Mets: Signed free agent infielder/outfielder Jerry
Browne to a minor league contract and invited him to spring
training; signed pitchers Paul
Byrd, Bryan Rogers, Hector
Ramirez and Robert Person and outfielder Alex Ochoa to one-year
contracts.
San Francisco Giants: Reached contract agreement with pitchers
Doug Creek and Scott Serv
ice and outfielder Keith Williams.
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to one-year contracts with infielder
Eric Young and catcher Jorge Brito, avoiding arbitration with
Young.
Houston Astros: Named Tre
y Wilkinson assistant director of
media relations.
Feb 4 1996
Atlanta Braves: Agreed on a one-year contract with second
baseman Mark Lemke.
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with catcher Scott Servais on a
one-year contract, averting arbitration.
Florida Marlins: Signed infielder Alex Arias to a two-year
contract, avoiding arbitration.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with pitcher Brandon
Watts on a one-year contract.
Montreal Expos: Agreed to terms with outfielder <
B>Moises Alou on
a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Named Kevin Blankenship scouting supervisor for
the Southern California area.
San Diego Padres: Hired Tom House as an International Baseball
Consultant.
Feb 2 1996
Colorado Rockies: Signed infielder Jason Bates to a one-year
contract.
Montreal Expos: Signed pitcher Mickey Weston to a minor league
contract.
New York Mets: Signed catcher Brent Mayne t
o a one-year
contract, averting arbitration; named Juan Lopez and Doug Davis
coaches at Pittsfield of the New York-Penn League (A); named
Gary Ward coach at Kingsport of the Appalachian League (Rookie).<
BR>Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent pitcher Danny Darwin,
who had been with the Texas Rangers, to a minor league contract
and invited him to spring training.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Named Mitch Webste
r and Tom Thomas minor
league coaches.
Montreal Expos: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with
pitcher Rheal Cormier.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent pitcher Steve Frey to
a minor le
ague contract and invited him to spring training;
signed pitcher Ron Blazier and infielder David Doster
for the 1996 season.
Jan 31 1996
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with outfielder Sammy Sosa on a
two-year contract with a player option for 1998, avoiding
arbitration.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitchers Roberto Duran, Rick
Gorecki and
Eric Weaver
to contracts for the 1996 season.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed free agent catcher Benito
Santiago, who had been with the Cincinnati Reds, to a one-year
contract; signed catcher Rick Wrona to a
minor league contract;
designated outfielder Tom Marsh for assignment.
Jan 30 1996
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms on a one-year contract with
pitcher Curt Leskanic, catcher Jayhawk Owens and outfielder
Harvey Pulliam.
Philadelphia Phillies: Acquired outfielders Lee Tinsley
B> and
Glenn Murray and pitcher Ken Ryan from the Boston Red Sox for
reliever Heathcliff Slocumb, outfielder Rick Holifield and
pitcher Larry Wimberly.
Jan 28 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Signed outfielder Vince Coleman to a minor
league contract.
Jan 27 1996
Florida Marlins: Agreed to terms with first baseman Greg
Colbrunn on a one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.
Montreal Expos: Invited pitchers Bob Baxter, Barry Manuel,
Mike Thurman and <
B>Wally Whitehurst; catchers Raul Chavez, Bob
Henley and Chris Howard; infielders Kevin Castleberry, Francisco
Matos and Andy Stankiewicz and outfielder F.P. Santangelo to
major league spring training camp a
s non-roster players; invited
Jim Benedict, Pat Kelly, Chuck Kniffin, Pete Mackanin, Bo
McLaughlin and Pat Roessler as spring training instructors.
New York Mets: Signed catcher Todd Hundley<
/B> and outfielder
Bernard Gilkey to one-year contracts to avoid arbitration with
both players.
Jan 26 1996
Montreal Expos: Agreed to terms with pitcher Mel Rojas,
outfielder DaRond Stovall and infielder Ryan McGuire on one-year
contracts.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed second baseman Mickey Morandini
B>
to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent infielders Leo Gomez and Bret
Barberie to minor league contracts and invited them to spring
training as non-roster players.
Chicago Cubs:
Agreed to terms with infielder Rey Sanchez on a
one-year contract.
Florida Marlins: Named Ron Colangelo assistant director, media
relations, named Adolfo Salguerio assistant director, Hispanic
market commun
ications and Mago Allen Malone media services
coordinator.
New York Mets: Traded outfielder Damon Buford to the Texas
Rangers for outfielder Terrell Lowery.
Jan 23 1996
Colorado Rockies: Reached a financial agreement with first
baseman Andres Galarraga to avoid arbitration; signed pitchers
Garvin Alston, John Burke, Michael DeJean, Bobby Jones, Bryan
Rekar,
Mark Thompson, John Thompson and Jacob Viano and
outfielder Terry Jones to one-year contracts.
Houston Astros: Signed third baseman Sean Berry to a one-year
contract, averting arbitration.
New York Mets: Acquired outfielder Bernard Gilkey from the St. Louis
Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitchers Eric Ludwick and Erik
Hiljus and minor league outfielder Yudity Ozorio.
Jan 19 1996
New York Mets: Traded infielder Aaron Ledesma to the California Angels for outfielder Kevin Flora; assigned Flora to
Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Jan 18 1996
Houston Astros: Agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder
Derrick May.
New York Mets: Traded catcher Kelly Stinnett to the Milwaukee
Brewers for pitcher Corey Lidle.
San Francisco Giants:
Added pitcher Osvaldo Fernandez to the 40-man roster; designated pitcher Joe Rosselli for assignment.
Jan 17 1996
Chicago Cubs: Agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Bob
Patterson on a one-year contract; designated pitcher Scott Moten
for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher Scott Radinsky to a minor
le
ague contract.
New York Mets: Agreed to terms with catcher Charlie Greene and
pitcher Brian Edmondson on one-year contracts.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms with outfielder Tony
Longmire on a one-year
contract.
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent pitcher Osvaldo
Fernandez; assigned the contract of minor league outfielder
Chris Wimmer to St. Louis as the player to be named in last
month's five-player trade.
Jan 16 1996
Pittsburgh Pirates: Agreed to terms with second baseman Carlos
Garcia on a one-year contract.
Jan 15 1996
Cincinnati Reds: Agreed to terms with first baseman Brian
Hunter on a one-year contract.
Houston Astros: Signed infielder Bill Spiers, who had been
with the New York Mets, to a minor league contract for 199
6 and
invited him to the club's major league spring training camp.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher Narciso Elvira to a minor
league contract; named Jerry Terrell as an advance scout.
Montreal Expos: Acq
uired pitcher Rheal Cormier, first baseman
Ryan McGuire and minor league pitcher Shayne Bennett from the Boston Red Sox for shortstop-outfielder Wil Cordero and pitcher
Bryan Eversgerd.
San
Diego Padres: Invited pitchers Paul Abbott, Richie Lewis,
Scott Lewis, Rob Murphy, Heath Murray, Mike Oquist, Pete Smith,
and Ryan Van de Weg, infielders Gabe Alvarez, <
B>Rico Rossy and
Mike Sharperson, and outfielders Doug Dascenzo, Rob Deer and
Ricardo Ingram to spring training as non-roster players.
Atlanta Braves: Named Mike Dunn general manager of Macon
of
the South Atlantic League (A).
Florida Marlins: Agreed to terms on one-year contracts with
outfielder Billy McMillon, pitchers Aaron Small, Jarod
Juelsgaard and Bryan Ward; invited pitchers
Mario Brito,
catchers Hector Kuilan, Mike Redmond, John Roskos, Joe Sidall
and Mike Sims, infielders Josh Booty, Lou Lucca and Ralph
Millard and outfielders Jason Robertson
and Darrell Whitmore to
spring training.
Houston Astros: Named Vern Ruhle coordinator of minor league
pitching instruction.
Philadelphia Phillies: Named Joe Rigoli bullpen coach.
Cincinnati R
eds: Signed pitchers Trevor Wilson and Gene Harris
to minor-league contracts and invited them to spring training.
Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher John Habyan to a minor
league contract.
Los Angeles
Dodgers: Agreed to terms with third baseman Mike
Blowers and pitcher Pedro Astacio on one-year contracts; signed
outfielder Milt Thompson to a minor league contract.
San Diego Padres: Signed outfielder Chris Gw
ynn to a minor
league contract.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitcher Livan Hernandez.
Jan 10 1996
Atlanta Braves: Traded outfielder Mike Kelly to the Cincinnati
Reds for minor league pitcher Chad Fox and a player to be named.
Cincinnati Reds: Acquired outfielder Mike Kelly from the Atlanta Brave
s in exchange for minor league pitcher Chad Fox
and a player to be named.
Houston Astros: Signed catcher Eric Christopherson to a minor
league contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms with free a
gent pitcher
Dave Leiper, who had been with the Montreal Expos, on a minor
league contract.
San Diego Padres: Named Eddie Epstein Director of Baseball Operations, Priscilla Oppenheimer Direct
or of Minor League Operations and Rene Mons Assistant Director of Scouting and
Player Development; agreed to terms with pitchers Rob Murphy
and Scott Lewis on minor league contracts.
San Francisc
o Giants: Designated pitcher Chris Hook for
assignment; purchased the contract of pitcher Dan Peltier from
St. Paul of the Northern League (Independent).
Atlanta Braves: Agreed to terms with free agent outfiel
der
Dwight Smith on a one-year contract.
San Francisco Giants: Signed free agent shortstop Shawon
Dunston, who had been with the Chicago Cubs.
Jan 5 1995
Atlanta Braves: Signed free agent outfielder Jerome Walton to
a one-year contract with a club option for 1997.
Houston Astros: Named Jeff Mercer director of Florida
operations and general manager of their Ki
ssimmee affiliate in
the Florida State League (A).
San Diego Padres: Promoted Fred Uhlman, Junior, from special
assistant to assistant general manager.
Chicago Cubs: Named David Wilder director o
f minor league
operations.
Houston Astros: Agreed to terms for a three-year deal with
KILT to become the club's radio flagship for English broadcasts.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Agreed to terms with catcher Lance Parrish on a minor-league contract.
San Francisco Giants: Invited the following non-roster players
to spring training: pitchers Enrique Burgos, Andy Carter, Julian
Heredia, Jeff Patterson, Steve Soderstrom,
Andy Taulbee and Doug
Vanderweele; catcher Steve Decker; and outfielders Jacob Cruz,
Dax Jones and Dante Powell.
Jan 3 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Announced that shortstop Barry Larkin has
been signed to a contract extension through the 1999 season;
signed pitchers Bryan Hickerson, Rich Rodriguez and Jeff Shaw,
catchers Jo
e Kmak, Brook Fordyce and Don Slaught, infielder
Roberto Mejias and outfielder Eric Davis to minor league
contracts and invited them to spring training.
Dec 30 1995
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent pitcher Doug Jones, who had
been with the Baltimore Orioles, to a one-year contract;
designated pitcher Tanyon Sturtze for assignment.
Houston Astros: Signed pitcher
John Johnstone,
infielder/outfielder Mike Brumley and catcher Jerry Goff to
minor league contracts and invited them to spring training.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent third baseman Charlie
Hayes, who
had been with the Philadelphia Phillies, to a
one-year contract.
Dec 28 1995
San Diego Padres: Re-signed pitcher Willie Blair to a one-year
contract.
Dec 27 1995
Chicago Cubs: Signed free agent infielder Dave Magadan to a
one-year contract.
Cincinnati Reds: Traded pitcher David Wells to the Baltimore Orioles in
exchange for outfielders Curtis Goodwin
and Trovin Valdez.
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms with pitcher Armando Reynoso on a
one-year contract.
Dec 23 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Announced that outfielder Jerome Walton was
not offered a contract for 1996.
Colorado Rockies: Announced that infielder Roberto Mejia was
not offered a contract for 1996.
Florida Marl
ins: Announced that pitcher John Johnstone was not
offered a contract 1996.
Houston Astros: Re-signed pitcher Darryl Kile to a one-year
contract.
Montreal Expos: Claimed outfielder Ray McDavid o
n waivers from
the San Diego Padres.
Philadelphia Phillies: Agreed to terms for 1996 contracts with
pitchers Curt Schilling, David West and Tommy Greene and
outfielder Mark Whiten; announce
d they have not offered a
contract to pitcher Dennis Springer.
San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms with shortstop Andujar
Cedeno on a one-year contract. Acquired first baseman Wally Joyner and
minor league pitcher Aaron Dorlarque from the Kansas City Royals in
exchange for infielder Bip Roberts and minor league pitcher Bryan Wolff.
Dec 21 1995
Chicago Cubs: Announced that they will not tender 1996
contracts to pitcher Anthony Young and third baseman Todd Zeile;
agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers Larry Casian
and Mike Perez
and outfielder Luis Gonzalez.
Cincinnati Reds: Agreed to terms with pitchers Dave Burba and
Pete Schourek on one-year contracts and catcher Eddie Taubensee
on a three-year deal; did not tender a contrac
t offer to
outfielder Jerome Walton.
Colorado Rockies: Named Greg Feasel vice president of sales
and marketing; announced that they did not tender a 1996
contract to infielder Roberto Mejia.
Florida M
arlins: Re-signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a one-year
contract; announced they will not offer pitcher John Johnstone a
1996 contract, making him a non-tendered free agent.
Houston Astros: Traded pitcher Dave Ve
res and minor league
catcher Raul Chavez to the Montreal Expos for third baseman Sean
Berry.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced that they did not tender a 1996
contract to pitcher Kevin Tapani; tendered 199
6 contracts to 28
players: pitchers Pedro Astacio, Billy Brewer, Ramser Correa,
John Cummings, Darren Dreifort, Roberto Duran, Joey Eischen,
Rick Gorecki, Jesus Martinez,
Hideo Nomo, Antonio Osuna, Chan Ho
Park, Felix Rodriguez, Ismael Valdes, Brandon Watts and Eric
Weaver; infielders Mike Blowers, Mike Busch, Juan Castro, Chad
Fonville, <
B>Wilton Guerrero and Garey Ingram; outfielders Billy
Ashley, Roger Cedeno, Karim Garcia, Todd Hollandsworth and Raul
Mondesi; and catcher Ken Huckaby.
Montreal Expos: Signed infielder An
dy Stankiewicz to a minor
league contract with Ottawa of the International League (AAA);
announced they will not tender contracts for the 1996 season for
pitchers Gil Heredia and David Leiper. Acquired pitcher Dave
Veres and minor
league catcher Raul Chavez from the Montreal Expos in exchange for third
baseman Sean Berry.
New York Mets: Signed minor league free agent outfielder Gary
Thurman; announced that
Gary Cohen has signed a two-year
contract to remain as radio broadcaster.
San Diego Padres: Announced that they will not tender 1996
contracts to shortstop Andujar Cedeno, first baseman Eddie
Williams, and pitchers
Willie Blair and Brian Williams;
announced that infielder Julio Bruno has cleared waivers and was
outrighted to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
promoted Brad Sloan, special assistant
to the general manager,
to director of scouting.
Dec 20 1995
Chicago Cubs: Re-signed free agent first baseman Mark Grace to
a three-year contract.
New York Mets: Re-signed pitcher Doug Henry to a one-year
contract; acquired catcher Brent Mayne from the Ka
nsas City
Royals for minor league outfielder Al Shirley; signed pitcher
Bob MacDonald to a minor-league contract.
San Diego Padres: Re-signed second baseman Jody Reed to a
two-year contract.
San F
rancisco Giants: Re-signed pitcher Rod Beck to a two-year
contract.
Dec 18 1995
Los Angeles Dodgers: Acquired pitcher Billy Brewer from from Kansas City
Royals in exchange for shortstop Jose Offerman.
Atlanta Braves: Traded pitcher Kent Mercker to the Baltimore Orioles
for pitchers Joe Borowski and Rachaad Stewart.
Dec 16 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Acquired pitcher Gabe White from the Montreal
Expos for infielder Jhonny Carvajal; designated outfielder
Jerome Walton for assignment.
Colorado Rockies: Announced that Brad Mill
s will return as
manager and Keith Dugger as trainer of Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); named Sonny Siebert pitching coach
of Colorado Springs; promoted Tony Torchia to c
oach of Colorado
Springs; named Bill Hayes manager, Jack Lamabe pitching coach,
Greg Gross coach and Marc Gustafson trainer of New Haven of the Eastern League (AA); named Bill McGuire manager of
Salem of the Carolina League (A); announced that pitching coach Bill Champion
and trainer Bill Borowski will return to Salem and named Joe
Marchese coach; named P.J. Carey manager, Stan Kyles pitching
coach ,
Stu Cole coach and Bill Slosson trainer of Asheville of
the South Atlantic League (A); named Ron Gideon manager, Pete
Filson pitching coach and Al Bleser coach of Portland of the Northwest League (A); a
nnounced that manager Jim Eppard will
return to Mesa (Rookie); named Cam Walker pitching coach,
Rolando Ferenandez coach and Bruce Graham trainer of Mesa.
Montreal Expos: Traded pitcher Gabe White to the Cincinnati Reds in
exchange for infielder Jphnny Carvajal. Aquired pitcher Omar Daal from
the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for pitcher Rick Clelland.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Traded pi
tcher Omar Daal to the Montreal
Expos for pitcher Rick Clelland; signed pitcher Tom Candiotti.
New York Mets: Re-signed outfielder Chris Jones to a one-year
contract. Aquired pitcher Pedro A. Martinez f
rom the San Diego Padres in
exchange for infielder/outfielder Jeff Barry.
San Diego Padres: Traded pitcher Pedro A. Martinez to the New
York Mets for infielder/outfielder Jeff Barry.
San Franci
sco Giants: Designated outfielder Deion Sanders and
pitcher Enrique Burgos for assignment.
Dec 15 1995
Chicago Cubs: Signed pitcher Rob Dibble to a minor-league
contract.
Cincinnati Reds: Announced the resignation of assistant for
baseball operations Darrell Rodgers.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitch
er Mark Davis to a minor-league
contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with second baseman
Delino DeShields on a one-year contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Signed outfielder Pete Incaviglia to
a
minor-league contract.
Florida Marlins: Signed free agent pitcher Al Leiter, who had
been with the Toronto Blue Jays, to a three-year contract;
designated pitcher John Johnstone for assignment.
Hou
ston Astros: Re-signed free agent second baseman Craig
Biggio to a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth
year.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Reached agreement with pitcher Mark
Guthrie and third baseman Dave Hansen.
New York Mets: Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with
free agent outfielder Lance Johnson; acquired minor league
outfielder Phil Geisler from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor
league outfielder
Ricky Otero.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Signed free agent outfielder Mike Kingery
to a two-year contract.
Philadelphia Phillies: Aquired minor league outfielder Ricky Otero from
the New York Mets in ex
change for minor league outfielder Phil Geisler.
San Francisco Giants: Traded shortstop Royce Clayton to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitchers Allen Watson, Rich DeLucia, and
Doug Creek.
Dec 9 1995
Chicago Cubs: Re-signed pitcher Jaime Navarro to a three-year
contract.
Florida Marlins: Signed pitcher Mark Gardner to a minor league
contract.
San Diego Padres: Re-signed infielder Scott Li
vingstone to a
two-year contract with a club option for a third season.
San Francisco Giants: Signed outfielder Stan Javier, who had
been with the Oakland Athletics, to a two-year contract.
Dec 8 1995
Atlanta Braves: Named Steve Bedrosian pitching coach for their
Danville ( Rookie League) farm club; named Jeff Cox manager of
Greenville Braves of the Southern League (AA); offered salary
arbitrat
ion to outfielder Dwight Smith; elected not to offer
salary arbitration to outfielder Luis Polonia and catcher
Charlie O'Brien.
Chicago Cubs: Announced they have offered salary arbitration
to pitcher Jam
ie Navarro; elected not to offer salary
arbitration to shortstop Shawon Dunston and outfielder Howard
Johnson.
Cincinnati Reds: Signed pitcher Brian Drahman and catcher
Brook Fordyce to minor league cont
ract; signed free agent third
baseman Chris Sabo to a minor league contract; announced it has
offered salary arbitration to outfielder Ron Gant; announced it
has not offered salary arbitration to infielder Mariano Duncan,
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catcher Benito Santiago and pitcher Frank Viola.
Florida Marlins: Offered salary arbitration to outfielder
Andre Dawson; did not offer arbitration to pitcher Bryan Harvey
and infielder Jerry B
rowne.
Houston Astros: Signed outfielder John Cangelosi to a minor
league contract for the 1996 season; announced they will not
offer arbitration to catcher Pat Borders, pitcher Mike Henneman,
infielder
Dave Magadan and outfielder Milt Thompson; offered
salary arbitration to second baseman Craig Biggio.
Philadelphia Phillies: Re-signed free agent outfielder Jim
Eisenreich to a one-year contract; promoted B
ill Robinson to
manager of their Reading farm club in the Eastern League (AA);
agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Mike
Benjamin.
San Diego Padres: Offered second baseman Jody Reed salary
arbit
ration; signed pitcher Fernando Valenzuela to a one-year
contract.
San Diego Padres: Agreed to terms with pitcher Fernando
Valenzuala on a one-year contract; designated pitcher Pedro
Martinez for assignment.
Dec 7 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Re-signed free agent first baseman Hal Morris
to a two-year contract with an option for a third season.
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms with pitcher Mike Munoz on a
one-year contract.
Houston Astros: Announced Alan Ashby will return for the 1996
season as part of the team's minor league field staff.
New York Mets: Re-signed shortstop Jose Vizcaino to a two-year
contract.
Philadelphia
Phillies: Traded pitcher Paul Quantrill to the Toronto Blue Jays for third baseman Howard Battle and pitcher
Ricardo Jordan; agreed to terms with infielder Mike Benjamin on
a one-year contract.
Dec 3 1995
Atlanta Braves: Agreed to terms with free agent first baseman
Fred McGriff.
San Diego Padres: Promoted Russ Nixon to director of player
development.
Dec 2 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Placed outfielder Darren Lewis on waivers for
the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
San Diego Padres: Promoted Russ Nixon from director of minor
league instruction to directo
r of player development; named Ray
Crone, Sr., major league scout.
Dec 1 1995
Florida Marlins: Named Matt Winters hitting coach for their
Kane County affiliate of the Midwest League (A).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Aquired third baseman Mike Blowers from the
Seattle Mariner
s in exchange for second baseman Miguel Cairo and third
baseman Willis Otanez.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Agreed to terms with infielder Nelson
Liriano on a two-year deal.
San Diego Padres: Signed infielder Mike Sharperson to a
minor-league deal.
Colorado Rockies: Named Rick Dempsey advance scout.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with free agent shortstop
Greg Gagne, who had been with the Kansas
City Royals, on a
one-year contract.
Nov 28 1995
Colorado Rockies: Reached agreement with third baseman Vinny
Castilla on a two-year contract.
Florida Marlins: Announced that outfielder Darrell Whitmore
has cleared waivers and has been assigned outright to Charlot
te
of the International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Re-signed free agent pitcher Sid
Fernandez to a one-year contract.
Nov 21 1995
Chicago Cubs: Added pitcher Wade Walker, outfielders Brooks
Kieschnick, Robin Jennings and Vee Hightower and infielders
Jason Maxwell, Bobby Morris and Kevin Orie to the 40-man roster.Cincinnati Reds: Added outfielders Cleveland Ladell and Pat
Watkins to their 40-man roster.
Colorado Rockies: Reached an agreement with shortstop Walt
Weiss on a two-year deal with an option for 1998.
Florida M
arlins: Purchased the contracts of pitchers Antonio
Alfonseca, Bill Hurst, Jarod Juelsgaard, Joel Adamson and Bryan
Ward from the Charlotte Knights of the International League (AAA); purchased the contr
acts of pitcher Andy Larkin, shortstop
Edgar Renteria and outfielder Billy McMillon from the Portland
Sea Dogs of the Eastern League (AA).
Houston Astros: Named Brent Storm pitching coach an
d Rick
Sweet to the coaching staff for duties to be assigned at a later
date.
Montreal Expos: Purchased the contracts of pitchers Steve
Faitelsek, Alex Pacheco and Nel Weber from minor league
affiliates and ad
ded them to the 40-man roster; outrighted the contract of pitcher Curt Schmidt to Ottawa of the International
League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Added infielder David Doster and
pitchers Ron Blazier an
d Wayne Gomes to the 40-man roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Outrighted pitchers Rick White, Gary
Wilson and Dennis Konuszewski to Calgary of the Pacific Coast
League (AAA); claimed outfielder Micah
Franklin and pitcher Jeff
McCurry on waivers from Detroit; added pitchers Chris Peters,
Marc Pisciotta, Matt Reubel, Matt Ryan, catcher Jason Kendall,
and outfielders Trey Beamon, Jermain
e Allensworth and Charles
Peterson to the 40-man roster.
San Francisco Giants: Purchased the contracts of pitcher Steve
Bourgeois, outfielder Keith Williams and infielder Bill Mueller
from Phoenix of the
Pacific Coast League (AAA), pitcher Ricky
Pickett and shortstop Jay Canizaro of Shreveport of the Texas
League (AA), and outfielder Chris Singleton and infielder Brett
King from San Jose of the California L
eague (A).
Colorado Rockies: Purchased the contracts of pitchers Mike
Farmer, Bobby Jones, John Thomson, Jake Viano, and outfielder
Terry Jones from New Haven of the Eastern League (AA). <
BR>Florida Marlins: Signed free agent outfielder Devon White, who
had been with the Toronto Blue Jays, to a three-year contract;
purchased the contract of pitchers Antonio Alfonseca, Bill
Hurst, Jarod Juel
sgaard, Joel Adamson and Bryan Ward from
Charlotte of the International League (AAA) and pitcher Andy
Larkin, shortstop Edgar Renteria and outfielder Billy McMillon
from Portland of the Eastern League
(AA).
Houston Astros: Added outfielder Richard Hidalgo and pitchers
Ryan Creek, Mike Grzanich, Oscar Henriquez and Rich Loiselle to
the 40-man roster.
San Diego Padres: Gave first
baseman Phil Plantier his
unconditional release.
Nov 18 1995
Colorado Rockies: Announced that Jackie Moore will join the coaching staff for the 1996 season; hired Sonny Siebert as
pitching coach at Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); promoted c
oach Tony Torchia from Salem of the Carolina
League (A) to Colorado Springs.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with pitcher Ramon
Martinez on a three-year contract with an option on the 1999
season.
New York Mets: Added pitcher Eric Ludwick and catcher Charlie
Greene to the 40-man roster.
Philadelphia Phillies: Claimed pitcher Carlos Crawford off
waivers from the Cleveland Indians.
Colorado R
ockies: Announced that Ken Griffey, Sr. will serve
as batting coach for the 1996 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Added pitchers Brian Watts and Eric Weaver,
shortstop Wilton Guerrero and catcher
Ken Huckaby to the 40-man
roster; designated infielder Miguel Cairo for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies: Claimed pitcher Carlos Crawford on
waivers from the Cleveland Indians.
San Diego Padres:
Named Kevin Towers general manager.
Nov 17 1995
San Diego Padres: Promoted Jerry Royster to manager of Las
Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), Ed Romero to manager of
Memphis of the Southern League (AA), Mike Basso to manager of
R
ancho Cucamonga of the California League, Dave Smith to
pitching coach at Memphis, Saul Soltero to pitching coach at
Rancho Cucamonga, and Scipio Spinks to pitching coach at Clinton
of the Midwest
League (A); named Galen Cicso pitching coach at
Las Vegas, Mike Ramsey manager at Clinton, Don Werner manager at
Idaho Falls of the Pioneer League (A), Jackson Todd pitching
coach at Peori
a of the Arizona Rookie League, and Larry See
manager at Peoria.
Nov 16 1995
San Diego Padres: Promoted Jerry Royster to manager of Las
Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA), Ed Romero to manager of
Memphis of the Southern League (AA), Mike Basso to manager of
R
ancho Cucamonga of the California League, Dave Smith to
pitching coach at Memphis, Saul Soltero to pitching coach at
Rancho Cucamonga, and Scipio Spinks to pitching coach at Clinton
of the Midwest
League (A); named Galen Cicso pitching coach at
Las Vegas, Mike Ramsey manager at Clinton, Don Werner manager at
Idaho Falls of the Pioneer League (A), Jackson Todd pitching
coach at Peori
a of the Arizona Rookie League, and Larry See
manager at Peoria.
Nov 15 1995
San Diego Padres: Traded first baseman Tim Hyers to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Nov 11 1995
Houston Astros: Announced that the team has reached agreement
to remain in Houston for the 1996 season; named Gerry Hunsicker
general manager and Fred Nelson assistant to the general
manager; named Dan O'Bri
en director of scouting and player
development; appointed Trey Wilkinson administrative assistant
in the Player Development Department; announced the resignation
of pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre; reassigned fir
st base and
outfield coach Jesse Barfield to coach Jackson of the Texas
League (AA).
New York Mets: Announced that bench coach Bobby Wine, third
base coach Mike Cubbage, first base coach Frank Howard
, hitting
instructor Tom McCraw and pitching coach Greg Pavlick will all
return for the 1996 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Announced the re-signing of infielder Jeff
King to a two-year contract.
San Franc
isco Giants: Reached a one-year agreement with
infeidler Steve Scarsone.
Nov 10 1995
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with outfielder Brett Butler
on a one-year contract.
New York Mets: Named harry Minor special assistant to the
general manager and Joe Delli, Clark Crist, and
Chuck Hensley Jr.
scouts.
San Diego Padres: Signed pitcher Paul Abbott, outfielder
Ricardo Ingram, and infielder Rico Rossy and invited them to major
league spring training; signed outfielder Joh
n Massarelli, pitchers
Russ Swan and Dera Clark, and firstbaseman Dan Rohrmeier and invited
them to minor league spring training.
Nov 9 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Named Donnie Scott minor league field
coordinator and Mike Griffin minor league pitching coordinator.
Colorado Rockies: Exercised their 1996 option on pitcher
Kevin Ritz.
San
Diego Padres: Named Chaz Bolton, Gary Kendall, Rodney McRay
scouts.
Nov 8 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Named Mark Berry manager and Mack Jenkins
pitching coach for their Chattanooga farm club in the Southern
League (AA).
Florida Marlins: Named Jose Sotolongo director of community<
BR> relations and Pat McNamara corporate sales manager.
Nov 7 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Named Marc Bombard and Jim Lett coaches.
Colorado Rockies: Acquired the services of Bill Wood as a
major league scout.
Montreal Expos: Signed infielder Kevin Castleberry
to a
Triple-A contract.
Nov 4 1995
Chicago Cubs: Claimed pitcher Scott Moten off waivers from
Minnesota and placed him on the 40-man roster.
Colorado Rockies: Reached agreement on a two-year contract
with relief pitcher Bruce Ruffin.
Nov 3 1995
Chicago Cubs: Named Al Goldis special assistant to the general
manager and Jim Hendry director of scouting.
Colorado Rockies: Agreed to terms with outfielder Dante
Bichette on a three-year contract; agreed
to terms with pitcher
Darren Holmes on a two-year contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with first base coach
Reggie Smith, third base coach Joe Amalfitano, pitching coach
Dave Wallace, benc
h coach Bill Russell, bullpen coach Mark
Cresse and special assignment coach Manny Mota for the 1996
season; named Phil Regan manager of the Albuquerque Dukes of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); agreed
to terms with pitcher Todd
Worrell on a one-year contract with an option for 1997; declined
to offer arbitration to outfielder Brett Butler, third baseman
Tim Wallach and pitcher Tom Candiotti.
Montreal Expos:
b> Announced that Rick Sofield will return as
manager at their single-A affiliate West Balm Beach; Jeff
Fischer and Kash Beauchamp will serve as coaches.
Nov 2 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Named Dave Miley manager of their
Indianapolis farm club in the American Association (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed pitcher Darren Hall to a one-year
contract.
New York Mets:<
/b> Announced that Rusty Staub's contract to
broadcast games on SportsChannel will not be renewed for the 1996 season.
Nov 1 1995
Chicago Cubs: Announced that second baseman Ryne Sandberg has
ended his retirement and has signed a one-year contract for the 1996 season.
Oct 31 1995
Cincinnati Reds: Named Ray Knight manager; added Marc Bombard
and Jim Lett to the coaching staff; announced that bullpen
coach Grant Jackson has accepted another position within the organization.
Florida Marlins: Signed outfielders Tommy Gregg and Russ
Morman to minor league contracts.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Traded outfielder Chris Latham to the Minnesota Twins to complete an earlier trade on July 31
st that
sent pitchers Kevin Tapani and Mark Guthrie to the Dodgers for
infielder Ron Coomer and pitchers Greg Hansell and Jose Parra.
Oct 29 1995
Montreal Expos: Named Jim Beattie vice president and general
manager.
San Francisco Giants: Re-signed outfielder Mark Carreon and
catcher Tom Lampkin to one-year contracts.
Oct 27 1995
Pittsburgh Pirates: Claimed left-handed pitcher Kevin Rogers
on waivers from the San Francisco Giants.
San Diego Padres: Named Mark Wasinger scout.
Oct 26 1995
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced they will not pick up the contract option of third baseman Tim Wallach for the 1996
season.
Oct 24 1995
Montreal Expos: Re-signed pitcher Denis Boucher, outfielders
Tony Barron and F.P. Santangelo and first baseman Julian Yan to
contracts with Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets:
Announced that manager Toby Harrah, coaches Bob
Apodaca and Ron Washington, and trainer Joe Hawkins will return
to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); announced that
manager John Tamargo and pitchin
g coach Bill Latham will return
at Binghamton of the Eastern league (AA); named John Gibbons
manager and Randy Neimann coach of St. Lucie of the Florida
State League (A); announced that Howie Freiling will
return as
manager of Columbia of the South Atlantic League (A).
Oct 22 1995
Atlanta Braves: Announced that shortstop Jeff Blauser is
inactive for the World Series; activated infielder Ed Giovanola.
Oct 20 1995
Florida Marlins: Named Britt Burns pitching coach of the Portland Sea Dogs of the Eastern League (AA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Named Eizaburo Kohrogi assistant to the president.
Philadelphia Phil
lies: Announced that the team would exercise
its option on manager Jim Fregosi for the 1997 season; named
Dave Cash first base coach for the 1996 season; named Butch
Hobson manager of their Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affilia
te in the International League (AAA);
Oct 17 1995
Houston Astros: Purchased the contract of pitcher Mark Small
from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Los Angeles Dodgers: Announced outfielders Chris Gwynn and
Mitch Webster have
elected for free agency.
New York Mets: Added pitcher Bryan Rodgers to their 40-man
roster; outrighted the contracts of first baseman Omar Garcia
and pitcher Dave Telgheder to Norfolk of the International
League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies: Announced that pitcher Steve Frey and
outfielder Kevin Flora have decided to opt for free agency
rather than accept an outright assignment to
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the Int
ernational League (AAA).
Oct 14 1995
Colorado Rockies: Exercised the option on pitcher Kevin Ritz's
contract; declined to exercise the option on pitcher Joe Grahe,
giving him his unconditional release; released pitcher Bryan
Hickerson and catcher Matt Nokes.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Outrighted the contract of pitcher Jim
Bruske to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League; purchased the contract of pitcher Ramser Correa; head trainer Bill Buhler
retir
ed.
Montreal Expos: Outrighted outfielder Curtis Pride, catcher
Joe Siddall and pitcher B.J. Wallace to Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
San Diego Padres: Purchased the contract of pitcher Denny Harriger from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
released pitcher Donnie Elliott.
Oct 12 1995
Colorado Rockies: Announced the resignation of coach Ron
Hassey; added Paul Zuvella and Fred Funk to the coaching staff.
Montreal Expos: Added pitcher Derek Aucoin to the 40-man
roster; gave pitch
er Hector Fajardo his unconditional release.
San Diego Padres: Announced the resignation of general manager
Randy Smith; named Dan Warthen pitching coach and Tim Flannery
third base coach.
Oct 11 1995
Pittsburgh Pirates: Named Marc Hill manager, Bruce Tanner
pitching coach and Mark Rogow trainer at Carolina of the Southern League (AA).
Oct 10 1995
Florida Marlins: Reinstated pitchers Bryan Harvey, John Johnstone and Vic Darensbourg and outfielder Darrel Whitmore from the 60-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Extended the contract of ma
nager Tommy Lasorda through the 1996 season.
Sep 24 1995
September 22, 1995
National League -- Amended a three-game suspension to Montreal
Expos outfielder Tony Tarasco to two games, with the third game
held in abeyance.
St. Louis Cardinals -- Agreed to terms with outfielder Brian
Jordan on a three-year contract.
September 17, 1995
Major League Baseball -- Announced the appointment of Randy
Levine as chief labor negotiator.
Montreal Expos -- Placed pitcher Hector Fajardo on the
disqualified list after he refused to report to the team;
purchased the contract of pitcher J.J. Thobe from Ottawa of the
International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Recalled pitcher Ramon Morel from Carolina
of the Southern League (AA).
Sep 16 1995
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September 15, 1995
National League -- Announced that Cincinnati Reds pitcher Xavier Hernandez will begin serving five games of his eight-game suspension effective Saturday, September 16th, and that the remaining three games are pending a hearing of his appeal.
Colorado Rockies -- Recalled pitcher Mark Thompson, infielder Craig Counsell, and outfielder Quinton McCracken from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contract outfielder Harvey Pulliam from Colorado Springs.
Florida Marlins -- Acquired pitcher Chris Seelbach from the Atlanta Braves to complete the trade for pitcher Alejandro Pena; recalled pitcher Vic Darensbourg and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.
Montreal Expos -- Announced the voluntary retirement of infielder Jeff Treadway; recalled the contracts of outfielders Curtis Pride and Yamil Benitez and pitcher Gabe White from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); purchased the contract of
pitcher Hector Fajardo from Ottawa.
New York Mets -- Recalled outfielder Alex Ochoa from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
September 14, 1995
New York Mets -- Recalled pitchers Robert Person and Pete Walker from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Arizona Diamondbacks -- Signed pitcher Jose Luis Bido and catcher Jonathan Leyba to minor league contracts.
September 13, 1995
Chicago Cubs -- Recalled pitcher Terry Adams and catcher Mike Hubbard from Iowa of the American Association (AAA); purchased the contracts of pitchers Mike Walker and Turk Wendell from Iowa; released pitcher Tom Edens; designated catcher Todd Pr
att for assignment.
September 12, 1995
Houston Astros -- Recalled catcher Rick Wilkins from a rehabilitation assignement at Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and reinstated him from the 15-day disabled list.
Montreal Expos -- Reinstated outfielder Moises Alou from the 15-day disabled list.
San Diego Padres -- Recalled pitcher Dustin Hermanson, outfielder Roberto Petagine and outfielder Ray McDavid from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants -- Recalled pitchers Joe Rosselli and Joh Roper from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contracts of infielder Rich Aurilia and outfielder Marvin Benard from Phoenix; designated infielder Joel Chimelis
and catcher Eric Christopherson for assignment.
September 11, 1995
National League -- Announced Houston Astros pitcher Doug Drabek and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ron Gant have withdrawn their appeals of suspensions levied last week. Drabek was suspended for five games and Gant was suspended for four games for
their roles in incidents involving Cincinnati and Houston in a September 5th game.
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Activated third baseman Tim Wallach from the 15-day disabled list.
Montreal Expos -- Placed outfielder Moises Alou on the 60-day disabled list; purchased the contract of catcher Joe Siddall from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); activated first baseman Cliff Floyd from the 60-day disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Activated outfielder Dave Clark from the 15-day disabled llist.
September 10, 1995
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Houston Astros -- Activated infielder Orlando Miller from the 15-day disabled list.
Aug 27 1995
Aug. 26, 1995
Florida Marlins -- Announced it plans to purchase the contract
of pitcher Marc Valdes from Charlotte of the International
League (AAA) on Monday.
Montreal Expos -- Recalled pitcher Kirk Rueter and infielder
Mark Grudzielanek from Ottawa of the International League (AAA),
Philadelphia Phillies -- Placed catcher Darren Daulton on the
15-day disabled list with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in
his right knee; recalled catcher Mike Lieberthal from
Scranton/Wilkes Barre of the International League (AAA).
St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated catcher Tom Pagnozzi from the
disabled list; designated first baseman Gerald Perry for
assignment.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Signed a working agreement with the
Butte, Montana Copper Kings of the Pioneer League for one year.
Aug. 25, 1995
National League -- Announced that Montreal Expos pitcher Carlos
Perez has been suspended for four games effective immediately
for charging and bumping umpire Bill Hohn during a game against
the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 22.
Atlanta Braves -- Traded third baseman Jose Oliva to the St.
Louis Cardinals for minor league outfielder Anton French and
assigned French to Durham of the Carolina League (A).
Cincinnati Reds - Placed pitcher John Smiley on the 15-day<
BR>disabled list, retroactive to August 22, due to a strained right
groin; purchased the contract of pitcher Frank Viola from
Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA).
Houston Astros -- Announced that Tim Bawmann has resigned as
sport training coordinator and general manager of the Kissimmee
Cobras (Rookie).
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Jim
Bruske from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
designated pitcher Rudy Seanez for assignment.
Montreal Expos -- Placed outfielder Moises Alou on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to August 19th, with a labrum tear in
his right shoulder; optioned outfielder Curtis Pride to Ottawa
of the Internatinoal League (AAA).
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ugust 24, 1995
National League -- President Leonard Coleman announced he has
affirmed the decision of the umpires to forfeit the Los Angeles
Dodgers' August 10th game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
New York Mets -- Activated pitcher Blas Minor from the 15-day
disabled list.
August 23, 1995
Arizona Diamondbacks -- Hired Brad Vaughn and Harold Zonder as
scouts.
Cincinnati Reds -- Placed outfielder Eric Anthony on the 15-day
disabled list retroactive to August 18th; recalled pitcher
Johnny Ruffin from Indianapolis of the American Association
(AAA).
Aug 14 1995
Aug. 14, 1995
Cincinnati Reds -- Placed infielder Brian Hunter on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to August 7th, with an injured right
hamstring; activated outfielder Eric Anthony from the 15-day
disabled list; announced that pitcher Rick Reed
cleared waivers
and was optioned to Indianapolis of the American Association
(AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates -- activated second baseman Carlos Garcia
from the 15-day disabled list; optioned first baseman Mark
Johnson to Calgary of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants -- Placed pitcher Trevor Wilson on the
15-day disabled list with a strained left rotator cuff; recalled
pitcher Steve Mintz from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
August 13, 1995
Colorado Rockies -- Placed pitcher Marvin Freeman on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained left side; recalled pitcher David
Nied from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Danny Jackson on the
15-day disabled list; called up pitcher Craig McMurtry from
Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
August 12, 1995
Houston Astros -- Optioned pitcher Darryl Kile to Tucson of the
Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contract of pitcher
Craig McMurtry from Tucson; designated pitcher Jamie Daspit for
assignment.
August 11, 1995
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Atlanta Braves -- Announced the retirement of pitcher Steve
Bedrosian; purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Murray from
Richmond of the International League (AAA); promoted pitcher
Chris Seelbach from Greenville of the Southern League
(AA) to
Richmond; optioned outfielder Mike Kelly to Richmond.
Houston Astros -- Acquired catcher Pat Borders from the Kansas
City Royals for a player to be named; designated the contract of
catcher Jerry Goff for assignment.
San Diego Padres -- Recalled picher Dustin Hermanson from Las
Vegas of the Pacifice Coast League (AAA); placed pitcher Andres
Berumen on the 15-day disabled list.
August 10, 1995
Florida Marlins -- Claimed pitcher Willie Banks off waivers from
the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Signed pitcher Jay O'Shaughnessy, their
18th round choice in the June draft; placed outfielder Chris
Gwynn on the 15-day disabled list; recalled infielder Garey
Ingram from Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
August 9, 1995
Chicago Cubs -- Activated infielder Ray Sanchez from the 15-day
disabled list; recalled pitcher Terry Adams from Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Chris Nabholz to
Iowa; announced that pitcher Rich Garces has been
claimed on
outright waivers by the Florida Marlins.
Cincinnati Reds -- Designated pitcher Rick Reed for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Traded outfielder Dave Gallagher to the
California Angels for outfielder Kevin Flora and a player to be
named.
San Francisco Giants -- Extended the contract of general manager
and senior vice president Bob Quinn through the 1996 season;
promoted Brian Sabean to the position of senior vice president,
player development.
August 8, 1995
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Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed infielder Mariano Duncan off waivers
from the Philadelphia Phillies and announced that infielder
Brian Koelling will be awarded to the Phillies as consideration
for the waiver claim.
Colorado Rockies -- Agreed to terms with catcher Ben Petrick
their second selection in the June draft; optioned pitcher Mark
Thompson to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
recalled pitcher Roger Bailey from Colorado Spr
ings.
Florida Marlins -- Recalled catcher Bob Natal from Charlotte of
the International League (AAA); placed pitcher Chris Hammond on
the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 3rd, with bicep
tendinitis in his left arm; recalled pitcher
Richie Lewis from
Charlotte.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Announced that infielder Brian Koelling
will be sent to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International
League (AAA); placed outfielder Tony Longmire on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to August 7th, with a so
re left
wrist; placed pitcher Bobby Munoz on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to August 3rd, with continued elbow problems;
recalled infielder Kevin Jordan and pitcher Paul Fletcher from
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; activated outfielder Gary Va
rsho from the
15-day disbaled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Activated infielder Kevin Young from the
disabled list; optioned pitcher Dennis Konuszewski to Carolina
of the Southern League (AA).
Jul 31 1995
Cincinnati Reds -- Acquired pitcher David Wells from the Detroit
Tigers for pitchers C.J. Nitkowski and Dave Tuttle and a player
to be named.
Colorado Rockies -- Acquired pitcher Bryan Hickerson from the
Chicago Cubs in exchange for future considerations; acquired
pitcher Bret Saberhagen and a player to be named from the New
York Mets in exchange for pitchers Juan Acevado and
Arnold
Gooch.
Florida Marlins -- Agreed to terms with pitcher Mike Marriott,
their fourth-round selection in the June free-agent draft.
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Acquired pitchers Kevin Tapani and Mark
Guthrie from the Minnesota Twins for pitchers Jose Parra and
Greg Hansell and infielder Ron Coomer.
New York Mets -- Assigned pitcher Juan Acevado to Norfolk of the
International League (AAA); assigned pitcher Arnold Gooch to
Columbia of the South Atlantic League (A).
July 30, 1995
Chicago Cubs -- Placed second baseman Rey Sanchez on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to July 24th, with left wrist
tendinitis; purchased the contract of infielder Todd Haney from
Iowa of the American Association (AAA).
Florida Marlins -- Promoted John Boles to vice president/player
development, Gary Hughes to vice president/player personnel,
Frank Wren to vice president/assistant general manager and Orrin
Freeman to director of scouting and extended t
he contracts of
each through 1998; placed pitcher Matt Mantei on the 15-day
disabled list with a pulled back; recalled pitcher Alejandro
Pena from Charlotte of the International League (AAA).
New York Mets -- Traded infielder/outfielder Bobby Bonilla and a
player to be named to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league
outfielders Alex Ochia and Damon Buford; placed pitcher Blas
Minor on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive t
o July 24th,
with a rib cage fracture; purchased the contract of pitcher Paul
Byrd from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Acquired pitcher Ross Powell from the
Houston Astros for a player to be named.
July 29, 1995
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Signed pitcher Derek Lilliquist to a
contract with Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Placed infielder Carlos Garcia on the
15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring; purchased
the contract of pitcher Ross Powell from Calgary of the Pacific
Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants -- Placed pitcher Luis Aquino on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained right pectoral muscle; recalled
pitcher Chris Hook from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
July 28, 1995
Montreal Expos -- Recalled pitcher Dave Leiper from Ottawa of
the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Ugueth Urbina
to Ottawa; traded outfielder Lou Frazier to the Texas Rangers
for a player to be named.
Jul 21 1995
Montreal Expos -- Sent infielder Israel Alcantara to West Palm
Beach of the Florida State League (A).
St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed catcher Tom Pagnozzi on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to July 18th; announced that catcher
Scott Hemond cleared waivers and was purchased from Louisville
of the American Association (AAA); optioned
pitcher Tom Urbani
to Louisville and recalled pitcher John Frascatore.
Jul 19 1995
Colorado Rockies -- Purchased the contract of catcher Matt Nokes
from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
optioned catcher Jorge Brito to Colorado Springs.
Houston Astros -- Traded outfielder Phil Plantier to the San
Diego Padres for pitchers Jeff Tabaka and Rich Loiselle.
San Francisco Giants -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Sergio
Valdez from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned
pitcher Chris Hook to Phoenix; transferred pitcher Mark Dewey
from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day d
isabled list.
Jul 18 1995
Cincinnati Reds -- Optioned pitcher C.J. Nitkowski to
Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA); recalled pitcher
Johnny Ruffin from Indianapolis.
Florida Marlins -- Assigned pitcher Jason Tidwell to Kane County
of the Midwest League (A).
Montreal Expos -- Designated pitcher Luis Aquino for assignment;
purchased the contract of pitcher Willie Fraser from Ottawa of
the International League (AAA).
San Francisco Giants -- Purchased the contract of pitcher Carlos
Valdez from Phoenix of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned
pitcher Ken Greer to Phoenix; transferred pitcher Pat Gomez from
the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Jul 17 1995
Montreal Expos -- Designated infielder Tom Foley for assignment.
St. Louis Cardinals -- Activated outfielder Bernard Gilkey from
the 15-day disabled list; designated catcher Scott Hemond for
assignment.
July 16, 1995
Cincinnati Reds -- Placed outfielder Eric Anthony on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained patellar tendon; activated
outfielder Deion Sanders from the 15-day disabled list.
New York Mets -- Activated infielder Bill Spiers from the
15-day disabled list. Assigned outfielder Jeff Barry to
Binghamtown of the Eastern League.
San Diego Padres -- Purchased the contract of infielder Archi
Cianfrocco from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
placed infielder Bip Roberts on the 15-day disabled list
retroactive to July 14th.
July 15, 1995
New York Mets -- Activated infielder Bill Spiers from the 15-day
disabled list; sent outfielder Jeff Barry to Binghamton of the
Eastern League (AA).
San Diego Padres -- Placed infielder Bip Roberts on the 15-day
disabled list retroactive to July 14th with a strained right
quadricep; purchased the contract of outfielder Archi Cianfrocco
from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA
).
July 14, 1995
St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed pitcher Mike Morgan on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained hamstring; activated pitcher
Donovan Osborne from the disabled list.
July 13, 1995
Cincinnati Reds -- Activated first baseman Hal Morris from the
15-day disabled list.
Colorado Rockies -- Recalled pitcher Lance Painter from Colorado
Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
New York Yankees -- Relieved pitching coach Billy Connors of his
duties and announced he will be reassigned within the
organization; promoted Nardi Contreras to pitching coach.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Signed free agent pitcher Sid Fernandez
for the rest of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Activated pitcher Jim Gott from the 15-day
disabled list; sent pitcher Ramon Morel to Carolina of the
Southern League (AA).
St. Louis Cardinals -- Promoted catcher Francisco Morales from
Savannah of the South Atlantic League (A) to St. Petersburg of
the Florida State League (A).
July 12, 1995
Chicago Cubs -- Signed pitcher Brian McNichol, their second
round pick in the June draft, and assigned him to Williamsport
of the New York-Penn League (A).
Philadelphia Phillies -- Purchased the contract of shortstop
Kevin Elster from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International
League (AAA); designated infielder Randy Ready for assignment;
signed pitcher Randy Knoll to a contract with Marti
nsville of
the Appalachian League (A).