1998 Season Transactions
February 26, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Traded Shawn Green, outfielder, Jason Kendall, catcher, Mike Bielecki, pitcher and their second round pick in 1998, to the Sacramento Seahawks for Javier Lopez, catcher, Bobby Bonilla, outfielder, and Ray Lankford, outfielder.
Louisiana Lightning -- Traded Gary Sheffield, outfielder, to Arkansas Falcons, for their third round pick in the 1998 draft.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Traded Ricky Bottalico, pitcher, to the Hillsborough Destroyers for Eric Young, second baseman.
March 2, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Traded Ray Durham, second baseman, Reggie Jefferson, first baseman, and their 4th round pick in 1998 to the Jerusalem Rabbis for Wilson Alvarez, pitcher, Andruw Jones, outfielder, and their 3rd round pick in 1998.
March 8, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Traded their first round pick in 1998 to the Louisiana Lightning for their second and third picks in 1998. Signed Dan Miceli, pitcher, Jesse Levis, catcher, Barry Larkin, shortstop, and Mark McLemore, second baseman.
Austin Outlaws -- Traded Andres Galarraga, first baseman, Scott Radinsky, pitcher, and to the Arkansas Falcons for Mike Jackson and Jeff Shaw, pitchers, and Ray Lankford, outfielder. Signed Doug Strange, third baseman, Derek Lee, first baseman, and Chuck McElroy, pitcher.
Carolina Mudcats-- Signed Dwight Gooden, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
Columbia Crusaders -- Signed Chad Fox, pitcher, Benji Gil, shortstop, and Darryl Hamilton, outfielder, to minor league contracts.
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Signed Luis Gonzalez and Jose Canseco, outfielders, and Jorge Fabregas, catcher, to minor league contracts.
Honolulu Sharks -- Traded Jay Bell, shortstop, to the Vancouver Iron Fist for Jeff Fassero, pitcher.
Jerusalem Rabbis -- Traded David Cone, pitcher, to the Toledo Mutthens for Matt Williams, third baseman, and their 6th and 7th round picks in 1998. Signed Todd Dunwoody and Ruben Rivera, outfielders, to minor league contracts.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Signed Chris Widger, catcher, Bob Tewksbury, Pete Harnisch, and Danny Darwin, pitchers, and Luis Alicea and Luis Castillo, second basemen.
Philadelphia agle Wingg -- Traded their 12th and 13th round picks in 1998 to the Toledo Mutthens for Hideki Irabu, pitcher. Signed Allen Watson and Jason Isringhausen, pitchers to minor league contracts.
Toledo Mutthens -- Traded David Cone, pitcher, and Tim Raines, outfielder to the Newark Sugar Bears for Andruw Jones, outfielder, and Shawn Estes, pitcher. Traded Mike Lowell, third baseman, to the Jerusalem Rabbis for Jay Payton, outfielder. Signed Ryne Sandberg, second baseman, Darren Daulton, outfielder, and Brian Rose and Bret Saberhagen, pitchers.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Signed Mike Fetters, Tony Saunders, A.J. Sager, pitchers, Robin Ventura and Sean Berry, third basemen, Jose Guillen and Shannon Stewart, outfielders.
March 9, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Invited Steve Reed, pitcher, to the major league camp as a non-roster player.
March 10, 1998
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Signed Mike Kelly, outfielder.
March 11, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Signed Phil Nevin, third baseman.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Invited Jim Eisenreich, outfielder, to the major league camp.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Signed J.D.Drew, prospect.
March 12, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Signed Chris Stynes, Pete Incaviglia, and Gregg Jefferies, outfielders, Cecil Fielder, first baseman, and Dave Burba, pitcher. Waived Todd Pratt, catcher, and Dwight Gooden, pitcher.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Signed Kent Bottenfield and Clint Sodowsky, pitchers.
March 16, 1998
Columbia Crusaders -- Released Benji Gil, shortstop, and Darryl Hamilton, outfielder.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Signed Kurt Abbott, second baseman.
March 19, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Signed Willie Banks, pitcher.
March 20, 1998
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Released Scott Spiezio, second baseman, and Pep Harris and Greg Swindell, pitchers.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Robin Ventura and Sean Berry, third basemen, and Tony Saunders, A.J.Sager, and Mike Fetters, pitchers.
March 21, 1998
Newark Sugarbears -- Released Luis Alicea, Luis Castillo, Danny Darwin, Chris Gomez, Pete Harnisch, Mark Lewis, Damon Mashore, Terry Mulholland, and Bob Tewksbury. Declined to offer a contract to KurttAbbott. AAnounced that Jim Eisenreich refused an assignment to minor league camp and is now a free agent. Optioned Brian Giles and Chris Widger to Triple-A. Sold Rafael Medina to the Yakult Swallows for an undisclosed amount of cash. Placed Mike Grace on the 365-day Disabled List, retroactive to Game 7 of the World Series. Signed Rick Helling to a minor league contract. Renewed the contract of Scott Sanders and optioned him to Triple-A.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Jose Guillen and Darren Bragg, outfielder.
March 23, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Jon Leiber, Kent Mercker, Kevin Foster, and Dan Miceli, pitchers.
Austin Outlaws -- Waived Mark Portugal and Chuck McElroy, pitchers, and Doug Strange, third baseman.
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Darryl Strawberry, Pete Incaviglia, Kimera Bartee, and Chris Stynes, outfielders, and Phil Nevin, third baseman.
Columbia Crusaders -- Waived Jeff Juden, pitcher.
Jerusalem Rabbis -- Released Todd Dunwoody, outfielder, and Mike Lowell, third baseman. Announced that Lenny Dykstra refused a minor league assignment and is now a free agent.
Louisiana Lightning -- Claimed Ricky Ledee, outfielder, off waivers from Philadelphia and assigned him to AAA.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Ricky Ledee, outfielder, Cal Eldred, Clint Sodowsky, Kent Bottenfield, Jason Isringhausen, and Chris Holt, pitchers. Claimed Robin Ventura, third baseman, off waivers from Vancouver.
Toledo Mutthens -- Failed to offer a contract to Bret Saberhagen, pitcher. Released Preston Wilson and Jay Payton, outfielders.
March 25, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Kenny Lofton, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Willie McGee, outfielder.
March 26, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Willie McGee, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Darren Bragg, outfielder.
March 28, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Deivi Cruz, shortstop. Claimed Brett Butler, outfielder, off waivers.
April 1, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Paul Wilson, pitcher. Signed Glenallen Hill, outfielder, to a minor league contract.
Columbia Crusaders -- Sent Shane Reynolds, pitcher, to their AAA affiliate. Brought up Jeff Suppan, pitcher, from their minor league team.
Phoenix Dragons -- Signed Greg Swindell, pitcher. Released Aaron Sele, pitcher. Optioned David Wells, pitcher, to their minor league team.
April 5, 1998
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released John Smiley. Claimed Jeff Juden, pitcher, off waivers.
April 7, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Optioned Eduardo Perez, first baseman, to AAA. Recalled Chris Widger, catcher, from the minors.
Phoenix Dragons -- Optioned Jermaine Allensworth, outfielder to AAA. Brought up Jeffrey Hammonds, outfielder.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Darren Bragg, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list. Activated Willie McGee, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list.
April 11, 1998
Jerusalem Rabbis -- Recalled Marty Cordova, outfielder, from AAA.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Gave Mike Kelly,
outfielder, his unconditional release. Signed Aaron Sele,
pitcher, to a minor league contract.
April 12, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Recalled Dennis Cook, pitcher, from
AAA. Optioned Rigo Beltran and Tom Gordon,
pitchers to AAA. Released Willie Banks and Sterling Hitchcock, pitchers. Signed Fernando
Vina, second
baseman, and Kevin Foster, pitcher, to minor league contracts.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Kelvim Escobar, pitcher. Signed Chris
Holt, pitcher, to a minor league
contract.
April 13, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Traded Andres Galarraga, first
baseman, Ismael Valdes and Tom Gordon, pitchers, Jose
Cruz, Jr., outfielder, and their second, sixth and ninth round draft picks in 1999
to Louisiana Lightning for
Kevin Brown, Denny Neagle, and Jeff Nelson, pitchers. Released Kevin Foster, pitcher.
Louisiana Lightning -- Gave Craig Paquette, infielder, his unconditional release.
April 14, 1998
Honolulu Sharks -- Sent Steve Trachsel, pitcher, to their AAA affiliate. Recalled Darren Oliver, pitcher.
April 15, 1998
Honolulu Sharks -- Placed Jon Flaherty, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to April 9, 1998. Claimed Lenny Webster, catcher, off waivers.
April 16, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Traded Chili Davis, designated hitter, to the Philadelphia Eagle Wings for Greg Vaughn, outfielder.
April 17, 1998
Austin Outlaws -- Released Ricky Guttierez, shortstop. Claimed Cal Eldred, pitcher, off waivers.
Carolina Mudcats -- Terminated the contract of Paul Wilson, pitcher. Signed Bret Boone, second baseman.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Signed Kurt Abbott to a minor-league contract and added him to the 40-man roster. Announced that Scott Sanders refused an assignment to Triple-A and is now a free agent. Designated Dan Plesac for assignment
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Kenny Lofton, outfielder, off the 15 day disabled list. Released Willie McGee, outfielder, and Manny Aybar, pitcher. Signed Scott Karl, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
April 18, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Fernando Vina, second baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Dan Miceli, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Claimed Willie McGee, outfielder, off waivers from Vancouver.
Carolina Mudcats -- Announced that Brian Boehringer, pitcher, has refused an assignment to AAA and is now a free agent. Signed Greg Colbrunn, first baseman.
April 19, 1998
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Placed Troy Percival, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Doug Bochtler, pitcher.
Louisiana Lightning -- Placed Ismael Valdes, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Kent Mercker, pitcher.
April 20, 1998
Toledo Mutthens -- Placed Ramon Martinez, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list retroactive to 4/17. Signed Roger Bailey, pitcher.
April 21, 1998
New York Mets -- Placed Dave Mlicki, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 4/18. Recalled Jaret Wright, pitcher.
April 22, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Signed Jerry DiPoto, pitcher.
Louisiana Lightning -- Placed Darrin Erstad, first baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Julio Franco, infielder.
Phoenix Dragons -- Placed John Mabry on the 15 day disabled list. Recalled Johnny Damon, outfielder. Released Jamey Wright and James Baldwin, pitchers.
April 25, 1998
Louisiana Lightning -- Placed Jim Edmonds, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Ron Coomer, third baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Claimed Gregg Jefferies, outfielder, off waivers from Carolina.
April 26, 1998
Louisiana Lightning -- Signed Orlando Merced, outfielder.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Darren Bragg, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list, and gave him his unconditional release.
April 29, 1998
Phoenix Dragons -- Signed Brian Boehringer, pitcher.
May 1, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Sent Dennis Cook, pitcher, to their minor league affiliate. Recalled Rigo Beltran, pitcher. Released Dan Miceli, pitcher. Signed Ricky Guttierez, shortstop.
Carolina Mudcats -- Placed Dave Burba, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Jose Lima, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
New York Mets -- Activated Dave Mlicki, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list.
May 2, 1998
Louisiana Lightning -- Activated Ismael Valdes, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Kent Mercker, pitcher.
Toledo Mutthens -- Activated Ramon Martinez, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Roger Bailey, pitcher.
May 3, 1998
Columbia Crusaders -- Released Jeff Suppan, Armando Reynoso, and Butch Henry, pitchers. Signed Ken Hill and Bob Tewksbury, pitchers, and Sean Berry, third baseman. Placed Neifi Perez, shortstop, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Gary Disarcina, shortstop.
May 4, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Charles Johnson, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list retroactive to May 1.
May 5, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Graeme Lloyd, pitcher. Signed Dmitri Young, first baseman.
May 6, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Ron Coomer, third baseman, from the disabled list.
Phoenix Dragons -- Activated John Mabry, first baseman, from the disabled list.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Sent Aaron Sele, pitcher, to the minor league affiliate. Recalled Mark Leiter, pitcher.
May 7, 1998
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Dennis Eckersley, pitcher. Signed Mike Fetters, pitcher.
May 15, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Gave Roberto Kelly, outfielder, his outright release. Signed Jose Guillen, outfielder to a minor league contract. Recalled Jeff Conine, outfielder, from the minor leagues.
May 20, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Fernando Vina, second baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Jerry DiPoto, pitcher.
Honolulu Sharks -- Activated John Flaherty, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Lenny Webster, catcher.
Louisiana Lightning -- Activated Darrin Erstad, first baseman, and Jim Edmonds, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Julio Franco, infielder, and Orlando Merced, outfielder.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Designated Chuck Finley, pitcher, for assignment. Recalled Jeff Juden, pitcher.
May 21, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Dennis Cook , pitcher, and Willie McGee, outfielder. Claimed Dennis Eckersley, pitcher, off waivers from Philadelphia, and Roberto Kelly, outfielder, off waivers from Carolina.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Clint Sodowsky, pitcher. Signed Paul Shuey, pitcher.
May 23, 1998
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Activated Troy Percival, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Doug Bochtler, pitcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Charles Johnson, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Dan Plesac, pitcher. Designated Chris Widger, catcher, for assignment.
May 26, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Eric Milton, pitcher. Signed Tony Saunders, pitcher.
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Released Jose Rosado and Frank Rodriguez, pitchers. Signed Luis Alicea, second baseman, and Sean Bergman, pitcher.
May 31, 1998
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Mike Fetters, pitcher. Signed Jerry DiPoto, pitcher.
June 5, 1998
Carolina Mudcats -- Activated Dave Burba, pitcher, from the disabled list. Released Kevin Orie, third baseman.
June 6, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Fired Charlie Puleo, pitching coach, and Bob Brenly, infielders coach. Hired Bruce Sutter, pitching coach, and Steve Jeltz, infielders coach. Released Rigo Beltran, pitcher. Signed Jason Christiansen, pitcher.
Columbia Crusaders -- Released Joel Adamson, pitcher. Signed Greg Gagne, shortstop.
Honolulu Sharks -- Designated Mike Hampton, pitcher, for assignment. Recalled Orel Hershiser, pitcher.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Jeff Blauser, shortstop, to the Carolina Mudcats for Tony Fernandez, shortstop.
June 7, 1998
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Robin Ventura, third baseman, to the Vancouver Iron Fist for a sixth round draft pick in 1999. Released J.D.Drew, prospect, and Paul Shuey, pitcher.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Scott Karl, pitcher.
June 8, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Kurt Abbott, infielder. Signed Devon White, outfielder, to a minor league contract. Recalled Eduardo Perez, pitcher.
June 9, 1998
Austin Outlaws -- Placed Jose Mercedes, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Kent Mercker, pitcher.
June 10, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Mike Grace, pitcher, and Eduardo Perez, first baseman. Signed Mike Myers and Terry Adams, pitchers, to minor league contracts. Named Mike Grace pitching coach.
June 15, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Returned Fernando Vina, second baseman, to their minor league affiliate. Recalled Stan Javier
June 17, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Mark McLemore, second baseman.
Columbia Crusaders -- Claimed Mark McLemore, second baseman, off waivers from Arkansas. Signed Scott Karl, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Released Greg Gagne, shortstop, and Sean Berry, third baseman.
Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Jason Giambi, first baseman, to the Arkansas Falcons for a 7th round draft pick in 1999.
June 18, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Traded Ryan Klesko, outfielder, and a 3rd round draft pick in 1999 to the Arkansas Falcons for Denny Neagle, pitcher, and a 10th round pick in 1999. Released Ben McDonald, pitcher. Signed Sterling Hitchcock, pitcher. Assigned Rick Helling, pitcher, to Dublin Lucky Charms(AAA). Recalled Brian Giles, outfielder, from Dublin.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Announced that Ramon Garcia, pitcher, has cleared waivers and is now a free agent. Signed Pete Schourek, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
June 20, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Brett Butler, outfielder. Signed Ben McDonald, pitcher.
June 24, 1998
Honolulu Sharks -- Optioned Doug Brocail, pitcher, to their minor league affiliate. Recalled Derek Bell, outfielder.
Phoenix Dragons -- Signed Steve Avery, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Released Takashi Kashiwada, pitcher.
June 26, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Dennis Eckersley, pitcher.
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Traded Andy Benes and Matt Morris, pitchers, to the Vancouver Iron Fist, for Travis Lee, first baseman, and Marquis Grissom, outfielder.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Dan Wilson, catcher, Kenny Lofton, outfielder, and Curt Schilling, pitcher, to the Arkansas Falcons, for Javier Lopez, catcher, Ryan Klesko, outfielder, a conditional 3rd round pick in 1999 draft, a 1st and 3rd round pick in 2000, and a 4th round pick in 2001. Optioned Chris Holt, pitcher, to AAA. Signed Willie McGee, outfielder.
June 27, 1998
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Released Todd Greene, catcher. Signed Wayne Gomes, pitcher.
July 2, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Traded Gary Sheffield, outfielder, Tom Glavine, pitcher, and a third round pick in 1999 to the Austin Outlaws for Tony Gwynn, outfielder.
Austin Outlaws -- Activated Jose Mercedes, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Derek Lee, first baseman, Richard Hidalgo, outfielder, and Jeff Montgomery, Jose Mercedes, and Kent Mercker, pitchers. Signed Chad Kreuter, catcher, and Darryl Hamilton and Orlando Merced, outfielders.
Columbia Crusaders -- Traded Livan Hernandez, pitcher, to the Arkansas Falcons, for a fifth round pick in 1999 and a fifth round pick in 2000. Activated Neifi Perez, shortstop, from the 15 day disabled list.
July 3, 1998
Columbia Crusaders -- Optioned Darryl Kile, pitcher, to AAA. Recalled Scott Karl and Bob Tewksbury, pitchers.
July 4, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Traded Stan Javier, outfielder, and Scott Radinsky and Jason Christiansen, pitchers to the Columbia Crusaders, for Doug Jones and Darryl Kile, pitchers, and a 2nd round pick in 1999.
Columbia Crusaders -- Traded Ken Caminiti, third baseman, to the Vancouver Iron Fist, for a 5th and a 15th round pick in 1999. Traded Tom Goodwin, outfielder, and a 4th round pick in 1999 to the Hillsborough Destroyers for John Olerud, first baseman.
Honolulu Sharks -- Placed John Flaherty, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Lenny Webster, catcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Traded Chris Widger, catcher, and a 10th round pick in 1999, to the Columbia Crusaders for Joe Girardi, catcher, and a 15th round pick in 1999.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Dale Sveum, infielder.
July 6, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Signed Kevin Orie, third baseman.
July 8, 1998
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Traded Troy Percival, Kirk Rueter, pitchers, and Terry Steinbach, catcher, to the Carolina Mudcats for Delino DeShields, second baseman, Jim Leyritz, catcher, and their 9th round pick in 1999. Released Brady Anderson, outfielder, and Luis Alicea, second baseman. Signed Doug Bochtler, Dan Plesac, and Dennis Cook, pitchers. Optioned Luis Gonzalez, outfielder, to AAA.
July 9, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Claimed Brady Anderson, outfielder, off waivers from Hillsborough. Released Willie McGee, outfielder.
July 10, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Frank Thomas, first baseman, on the 15 day disabled list.
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Rich Rodriguez, pitcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Waived Terry Adams, pitcher. Signed Kurt Abbott, second baseman.
July 14, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Signed Jon Lieber, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Placed Alex Rodrigeuz, shortstop, on the 15 day disabled list. Claimed Dale Sveum, infielder, off waivers.
July 16, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Optioned Mike Remlinger, pitcher, to AAA. Recalled Russ Springer, pitcher.
July 19, 1998 (trade deadline)
Arkansas Falcons -- Released Ben McDonald, pitcher, Jose Vizcaino, shortstop, and Roberto Kelly, outfielder. Signed Dennis Eckersley, pitcher, and Matt Lawton, outfielder.
Carolina Mudcats -- Announced that Jose Lima, pitcher, refused an assignment to AA and is now a free agent. Signed Sean Berry, third baseman, to a minor league contract.
Phoenix Dragons -- Signed Brian Moehler, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Javier Lopez, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Charlie O'Brien, catcher.
July 20, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Frank Thomas, first baseman, from the disabled list. Optioned Matt Lawton, outfielder, to AAA. Optioned Darryl Kile and Livan Hernandez to AAA. Recalled Mike Remlinger and Tony Saunders, pitchers.
July 24, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Bill Spiers, shortstop, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Jose Vizcaino, shortstop, to a minor league contract and added him to the 25 man roster
July 25, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Recalled Jon Lieber, pitcher. Designated Tony Saunders, pitcher, for assignment.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Recalled Rick Helling, pitcher.
July 27, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Frank Thomas, first baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Ben McDonald, pitcher.
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Activated Alex Rodriguez, shortstop, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Dale Sveum, infielder.
July 28, 1998
Honolulu Sharks -- Activated John Flaherty, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Lenny Webster, catcher.
July 29, 1998
Columbia Crusaders -- Placed Rich DeLucia, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Omar Daal, pitcher.
July 30, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Doug Jones, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Jeff Montgomery, pitcher.
August 1, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Javier Lopez, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Charlie O'Brien, catcher.
August 2, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Manny Ramirez, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Rich Becker, outfielder
August 4, 1998
Newark Sugar Bears --Placed Jeff Reed, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 8/1/98. Signed Bill Simas, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Activated Bill Spiers, infielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Jose Vizcaino, shortstop. Recalled Brian Giles, outfielder, from AAA.
August 7, 1998
Louisiana Lightning -- Placed Walt Weiss, shortstop, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 8/3/98. Claimed Dale Sveum, infielder, off waivers.
August 10, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Frank Thomas, first baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Jeff Montgomery, pitcher.
August 15, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Dan Wilson, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Bill Haselman, catcher.
Carolina Mudcats -- Placed Kevin Young, third baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Jose Lima, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Recalled Sean Berry, third baseman.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Manny Ramirez, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Rich Becker, outfielder.
August 17, 1998
Arkansas Falcons --Placed Frank Thomas, first baseman, on the 15 day disabled list retroactive to 8/16.
Columbia Crusaders -- Activated Rich DeLucia, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Placed Shane Reynolds, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Jeff Reed, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Devon White, outfielder.
August 18, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist --Placed Justin Thompson, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Roberto Kelly, outfielder.
August 19, 1998
Louisiana Lightning -- Activated Walt Weiss, shortstop, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Dale Sveum, infielder.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Recalled Rick Helling, pitcher.
August 25, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Doug Jones from the 15 day disabled list. Released Jon Leiber, pitcher.
August 29, 1998
Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Frank Thomas, first baseman, and Dan Wilson, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Bill Haselman, catcher, and Tony Saunders, pitcher.
Carolina Mudcats -- Activated Kevin Young, third baseman, fromt he 15 day disabled list. Released Jose Guillen, outfielder.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Andy Benes, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Ramon Garcia, pitcher.
August 30, 1998
Columbia Crusaders -- Activated Shane Reynolds, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Corey Lidle, pitcher.
September 3, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activted Justin Thompson, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Pete Schourek, pitcher.
September 5, 1998
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Andy Benes, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Ramon Garcia, pitcher.