Weekend Sports Transactions and Roster Moves

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The Major League Baseball season is in full swing, but it's not just the players who are making headlines. This weekend saw several significant transactions and roster moves across various leagues and levels. The Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays made notable announcements in the American League, while the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and St. Paul Saints made waves in the National League. Additionally, the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders made moves in the National Football League.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder Mark Smith to Rochester of the International League and sent pitcher Joe Borowski to Rochester, while recalling pitcher Rick Krivda from Rochester.
  • The Chicago White Sox announced the retirement of designated hitter John Kruk.
  • The Kansas City Royals sent designated hitter Bob Hamelin to Omaha of the American Association and called up pitcher Scott Anderson from Omaha.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays placed pitchers Danny Cox and Darren Hall on the 15-day disabled list, while moving pitcher Duane Ward to the 60-day disabled list and calling up pitchers Paul Menhart and Jimmy Rogers from Syracuse of the International League.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher Derek Lilliquist to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League.
  • The New York Giants agreed to terms with linebacker Jessie Armstead, while the Oakland Raiders signed offensive tackle Russell Freeman and released offensive tackle Willie Stubbins.

Statistics:

  • 5 pitchers were optioned or sent to the minor leagues: Mark Smith, Joe Borowski, Bob Hamelin, Danny Cox, and Darren Hall.
  • 4 pitchers were recalled or called up: Rick Krivda, Scott Anderson, Paul Menhart, and Jimmy Rogers.
  • 2 designated hitters were sent to the minor leagues: John Kruk and Bob Hamelin.
  • 3 teams made 15 or 60-day disabled list moves: Toronto Blue Jays (Danny Cox and Darren Hall to 15-day, Duane Ward to 60-day), Kansas City Royals (Bob Hamelin to 15-day), and Baltimore Orioles (no 15-day moves).
  • 1 linebacker was agreed to terms with: Jessie Armstead by the New York Giants.
  • 1 offensive tackle was signed: Russell Freeman by the Oakland Raiders.

Sources:

  • Weekend Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES -- Optioned outfielder Mark Smith, outfielder, to Rochester of the International League. Sent Joe Borowski, pitcher, to Rochester. Recalled Rick Krivda, pitcher, from Rochester.
  • Weekend Baseball American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX -- Announced the retirement of John Kruk, designated hitter.
  • Weekend Baseball American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS -- Sent Bob Hamelin, designated hitter, to Omaha of the American Association. Called up Scott Anderson, pitcher, from Omaha.
  • Weekend Baseball American League TORONTO BLUE JAYS -- Placed Danny Cox and Darren Hall, pitchers, on the 15-day disabled list. Moved Duane Ward, pitcher, from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Called up Paul Menhart and Jimmy Rogers, pitchers, from Syracuse of the International League.
  • Weekend Baseball National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS -- Signed Derek Lilliquist, pitcher, to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League.
  • Weekend Football National Football League NEW YORK GIANTS -- Agreed to terms with Jessie Armstead, linebacker.
  • Weekend Football National Football League OAKLAND RAIDERS -- Signed Russell Freeman, offensive tackle. Released Willie Stubbins, offensive tackle.