1999 Season's Transactions

September 21, 1998

Arkansas Falcons -- Traded Matt Lawton, outfielder, to the Hillsborough Destroyers for Todd Helton, first baseman.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Matt Morris, pitcher, to the Hillsborough Destroyers for Al Leiter, pitcher, and his third round draft pick in 1999.

October 9, 1998

Honolulu Sharks -- Traded Larry Walker to the Arkansas Falcons for Tony Gwynn, outfielder, Jason Giambi, first baseman, and Fernando Vina, second baseman.

January 19, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Traded Scott Erickson to the Philadelphia Eagle Wings for an 8th round pick in the 1999 draft.

Jerusalem Rabbis -- Traded Bobby Abreu, outfielder, and a 10th round pick in 1999 to the Newark Sugar Bears for a 5th round pick in the 1999 draft.

January 20, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Traded Henry Rodriguez and Kevin Young to the New York Amazins for Jason Kendall and a 4th round pick in the 1999 draft.

January 21, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Acquired Ken Caminiti from the Vancouver Iron Fist for a 12th round pick in the 1999 draft.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Rondell White to the Carolina Mudcats for Jeremy Burnitz and Philadelphia's 8th round pick in the 1999 draft.

Wilkes-Barre Barons -- Traded Moises Alou and a 3rd round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagle Wings for Carlos Perez, Garrett Anderson, and Mickey Morandini.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Jay Bell and a 13th round pick in 1999 to the Newark Sugar Bears for Jerusalem's 10th round pick in the 1999 draft.

January 22, 1999

Toledo Mutthens -- Acquired Robin Ventura and an 8th round draft pick in 1999 from the Vancouver Iron Fist for Ramon Martinez

January 23, 1999

New York Amazins -- Traded Kenny Rogers to the Carolina Mudcats for Jose Lima and a 12th round draft pick in 1999.

January 24, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Scott Brosius, Will Clark, Scott Erickson, Mark Leiter and Moises Alou to the New York Amazins for Mo Vaughn, Omar Vizquel, Rusty Greer, and a 1st round draft pick in 1999.

New York Amazins -- Traded Juan Guzman and his 8th round pick in 1999 to the Philadelphia Eagle Wings for Graeme Lloyd, pitcher, and a 15th round pick in 1999.

February 4, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Graeme Lloyd, pitcher, and his 15th round pick in 1999 to the New York Amazins for Juan Guzman, pitcher, and their 8th round pick in 1999.

February 12, 1999

New York Amazins -- Traded their 3rd and 9th round pick in 1999 to the Vancouver Iron Fist for Andy Benes, pitcher.

February 20, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Traded Dmitri Young, outfielder, and their first round pick in 2000 to the Keystone Gamblers for John Smoltz and John Rocker, pitchers. Traded Troy Percival and his 7th round pick in 2000 to the New York Amazins for Rick Aguilera, pitcher, Todd Hundley, catcher, and their 1st round pick in 2000. Traded Rick Aguilera, pitcher, and Todd Hundley, catcher, and his 8th round pick in 2000 to the Keystone Gamblers for Tom Gordon, pitcher.

New York Amazins -- Traded Moises Alou, outfielder, Scott Brosius, third baseman, and Jose Lima and Graeme Lloyd, pitchers, to the Jerusalem Rabbis for Mike Piazza, catcher, and Raul Mondesi, outfielder.

February 22, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Invited Russ Springer, Jeff Brantley, Curt King and Eric Plunk, pitchers to spring training.

February 23, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Invited Tim Belcher and Mark Clark, pitchers to spring training. Released Corey Koskie and Mike Duvall, prospects.

Carolina Mudcats -- Invited Brent Mayne and Mike MacFarlane, catchers to spring training.

February 28, 1999

Columbia Crusaders -- Released Kevin Jordan, utility, Jeff Weaver, Mike Portugal and Mike DeJean, pitchers, and Carlos Febles, second baseman

Newark Sugar Bears -- Signed Ryan Bradley, Nick Johnson, and Adrian Beltre, prospects.

March 1, 1999

Phoenix Dragons -- Released Bobby Smith, third baseman, and Jermaine Allensworth, outfielder.

March 3, 1999

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Jason Varitek, catcher, and Jeff King, first baseman.

March 4, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Jeff Brantley, Russ Springer, Curt King, Mark Clark, and Mark Mulder, pitchers.  Signed Ryan Christenson, outfielder, and Chad Fox, Yorkis Perez, Mike Trombley, Wilson Alvarez, and Jeff Nelson, pitchers, to minor league contracts.

March 5, 1999

Jerusalem Rabbis -- Released Cal Ripken, third baseman.

March 6, 1999

Arkansas -- Released Jacob Cruz, prospect, and Chad Kreuter, catcher. Signed Jason Varitek, catcher, and Willie Greene, third baseman.

Honolulu Sharks -- Released Rich Loiselle, pitcher, Joe Randa, utility, and A.J. Burnett and Carlos Beltran, prospects.

March 7, 1999

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Released Garth Brooks, prospect.

New York Amazins -- Released Jae Wang Sae, prospect, Rey Ordonez, shortstop, and Steve Finley, outfielder. Signed Jose Guillen, outfielder, Pedro Astacio, pitcher, and Tyler Houston, catcher.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released David Bell, second baseman, and Brian Anderson, pitcher.

March 8, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Brian Rose and Jay Payton, prospects.

New York Amazins -- Released Ryan Minor, prospect. Signed Warren Morris, prospect, to a minor league contract.

March 10, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Tim Belcher, pitcher. Signed Todd Dunwoody, outfielder.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Signed Dave Nilsson, outfielder, and Homer Bush, prospect.

March 11, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Todd Dunwoody and Lance Johnson, outfielders, Damian Jackson and Rob Fick, prospects, Willie Greene, third baseman, and Orel Hershiser and Mike Trombley, pitchers.

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Hal Morris, first baseman, Kelly Stinnett and Brent Mayne, catchers.

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Released Greg Swindell, pitcher.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Homer Bush and Nick Johnson, prospects, Jerry DiPoto, Mike Grace, Darren Holmes, Jon Lieber, Donovan Osborne, and Xavier Hernandez, pitchers, Gregg Jefferies, outfielder, and Bill Spiers, third baseman.

March 12, 1999

Jerusalem Rabbis -- Released Matt Williams, third baseman. Signed Rey Ordonez, shortstop.

New York Amazins -- Announced that the team has moved to Hawaii and is now known as the Hawaii Volcanoes. Traded their 5th round pick in 2000 to the Carolina Mudcats for John Rocker and Paul Shuey, pitchers. Signed Marty Cordova, outfielder.

March 13, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Warren Morris, prospect. Signed Carlos Beltran, prospect, to a minor league contract.

March 14, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Ryan Christenson, outfielder, and Mike Remlinger and Yorkis Perez, pitchers. Claimed Gregg Jefferies, outfielder, off waivers from Newark.

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Sandy Alomar, catcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Fernando Seguignol, prospect. Signed Carlos Guillen, prospect, to a minor league contract.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Byung Kim and Alex Escobar, prospects, Jason Johnson, Amaury Telemaco, and John Hudek, pitchers, Russ Davis, third baseman, and Butch Huskey and Marquis Grissom, outfielders. Claimed Kelly Stinnett, catcher, off waivers from Carolina.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Bobby Estalella, Preston Wilson, and Alex Gonzalez, prospects, and Eric Milton, Pat Hentgen, and Juan Guzman, pitchers. Traded Omar Vizquel, shortstop, and a 5th round pick in 2000 to the Keystone Gamblers for Rod Beck, pitcher, and Jose Hernandez, infielder.

March 15, 1999

Austin Outlaws -- Released Vic Darensbourg, pitcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Bobby Bonilla, third baseman. Signed Derek Lee, first baseman.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Woody Williams, pitcher. Claimed Donovan Osborne, pitcher, off waivers from Newark.

Toledo Mutthens -- Released Livan Hernandez, pitcher.

March 17, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Alex Ramirez, prospect. Claimed Butch Huskey, outfielder, off waivers from Keystone.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Jimmy Key, pitcher. Claimed Vic Darensbourg, pitcher, off waivers from Austin.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Shane Andrews, third baseman. Claimed John Hudek, pitcher.

March 22, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Tyler Houston, catcher. Claimed Brent Mayne, catcher.

March 23, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Traded Chuck Knoblauch, second baseman, and Frank Thomas, first baseman, to the Columbia Crusaders for John Olerud, first baseman, and a 1st, 3rd, and 5th round draft pick in 2000. Signed Juan Guzman, pitcher.

Columbia Crusaders -- Released Stan Javier, outfielder.

March 24, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Kenny Lofton, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 3/22/99. Signed Matt Williams, third baseman.

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Placed Carlos Delgado, first baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Jeff King, first baseman.

March 25, 1999

Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Mike Lowell, prospect. Signed Orel Hershiser, pitcher.

March 27, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Eric Plunk, pitcher. Claimed Mark Leiter, pitcher, off waivers from Hawaii.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Marty Cordova, outfielder, and Derek Lee, first baseman. Signed Eric Milton, pitcher, and Stan Javier, outfielder.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Placed Tony Fernandez, shortstop, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Mike Bordick, shortstop.

March 28, 1999

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Ramon Martinez, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Brian Anderson, pitcher, to a minor league contract.

March 31, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Scott Erickson, pitcher. Signed Woody Williams, pitcher.

April 1, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Eric Milton, pitcher.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Miguel Tejada, shortstop, to the Hawaii Volcanoes for their 7th and 10th round picks in 2000. Signed Willie Greene, third baseman.

April 4, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Mike Bordick, shortstop. Signed Kevin Jordan.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Claimed Mike Bordick, shortstop, off waivers from Philadelphia. Released Willie Greene, third baseman.

April 5, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Kenny Lofton, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Gregg Jefferies, outfielder, and Jeff Nelson, pitcher. Claimed Jesse Orosco, pitcher, off waivers from Philadelphia.

Carolina Mudcats -- Announced Butch Huskey, outfielder, has refused assignment as is now a free agent. Signed Steve Avery, pitcher, to a minor league contract.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Traded Cliff Floyd, outfielder, and their 8th round pick in 2000 to the Hawaii Volcanoes for Will Clark, first baseman. Released Lee Stevens, outfielder, and Jesse Orosco and Chuck McElroy, pitchers. Signed Yorkis Perez and Xavier Hernandez, pitchers. Claimed Scott Erickson, pitcher, off waivers from Hawaii.

April 6, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Masao Kida and Carlos Lee, prospects. Signed Bernard Gilkey and Brady Anderson, outfielders.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Assigned Jay Bell, shortstop, to Triple-A Dublin. Recalled Dave Nilsson, first baseman.

April 7, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Calvin Pickering, prospect, Stan Javier, outfielder, and Mark Gardner and Woody Williams, pitcher. Signed Gregg Jefferies, outfielder, Russ Davis, third baseman, and Livan Hernandez and Darryl Kile, pitchers. Placed Roberto Alomar, second baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Scott Speizio, second baseman.

April 8, 1999

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Activated Carlos Delgado, first baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Jeff King, first baseman.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Matt Mantei, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Jeff Brantley, pitcher.

April 9, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Billy Taylor, pitcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Traded Henry Rodriguez, outfielder, John Rocker and Arthur Rhodes, pitchers, and their 3rd round pick in 2000 and 3rd round pick in 2001 to the Arkansas Falcons for Todd Helton, first baseman, Scott Elarton, pitcher, and their 6th round pick in 2000 and their 5th and 6th round picks in 2001. Signed Paul Assenmacher, pitcher.

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Placed Quilvio Veras, second baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed David Bell, second baseman.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Xavier Hernandez, pitcher. Signed Chuck McElroy, pitcher.

April 11, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Donnie Wall, pitcher. Signed Jerry DiPoto, pitcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Carlos Guillen, prospect. Signed Eric Milton, pitcher, to a minor league contract.

April 12, 1999

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Ramon Martinez, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Brian Anderson, pitcher.

April 14, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Dan Wilson, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Tom Lampkin, catcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Jose Guillen, outfielder. Signed Craig Counsell, second baseman.

April 15, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Mark Leiter, pitcher. Signed Wade Boggs, third baseman.

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Wally Joyner, first baseman. Signed Amaury Telemaco, pitcher.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Rudy Seanez, pitcher. Signed Rich Delucia, pitcher. Activated Tony Fernandez, infielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Placed Darryl Strawberry, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 4/14.

April 16, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Amaury Telemaco, pitcher. Re-signed Wally Joyner, first baseman.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Craig Counsell, second baseman. Claimed Rudy Seanez, pitcher, off waivers from Philadelphia.

April 18, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Jason Varitek, catcher. Signed Scott Servais, catcher.

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Bernard Gilkey, outfielder. Signed Miguel Batista, pitcher.

April 20, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Claimed Jason Varitek, catcher, off waivers from Arkansas.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Activated Roberto Alomar, second baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Scott Spiezio, second baseman, and Paul Assenmacher, pitcher. Signed Ricky Bottalico, pitcher.

Honolulu Sharks -- Acquired Jason Kendall, catcher, from the Carolina Mudcats for their 1st round pick in 2000. Released Brad Ausmus, catcher.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Matt Mantei, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Jeff Brantley, pitcher.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Kelvim Escobar, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 4/15. Signed Kent Bottenfield, pitcher, to a minor league contract.

April 21, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Yorkis Perez, pitcher. Claimed Billy Taylor, pitcher, off waivers from Arkansas.

April 22, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Eric Milton, pitcher. Signed Brian Meadows, pitcher.

April 24, 1999

Columbia Crusaders -- Released Mike Cather, pitcher, and Shane Spencer, prospect. Signed Donnie Wall, pitcher, and Royce Clayton, shortstop.

April 25, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Russ Davis, third baseman. Signed Lee Stevens, first baseman.

April 26, 1999

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Traded Francisco Cordova, pitcher, to the Carolina Mudcats for Kevin Millwood, pitcher, and their 3rd round pick in 2000.

April 27, 1999

Toledo Mutthens -- Placed Darrin Fletcher, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to 4/22/99. Signed Brad Ausmus, catcher.

April 28, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Tom Lampkin, catcher. Signed Terry Steinbach, catcher.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Jose Hernandez, infielder. Signed Butch Huskey, outfielder.

April 29, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Brady Anderson, outfielder. Signed Jim Parque, pitcher.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released AJ Hinch, catcher. Signed John Snyder, pitcher.

April 30, 1999

Hillsborough Destroyers -- Activated Quilvio Veras, second baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released David Bell, infielder.

May 1, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Brian Meadows and Alan Embree, pitchers. Signed Russ Ortiz and Paul Assenmacher, pitchers.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Activated Darryl Strawberry, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Chuck McElroy, pitcher.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Kelvim Escobar, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Mike Bordick, shortstop.

May 5, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Miguel Batista and Jim Parque, pitchers. Signed Russ Davis, third baseman, and David Bell, infielder.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Ron Gant, outfielder. Signed Omar Olivares, pitcher.

May 6, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Traded Andy Benes, pitcher, to the Phoenix Dragons for Jason Schmidt, pitcher.

May 7, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Gregg Jefferies, outfielder. Signed Darren Oliver, pitcher.

Phoenix Dragons -- Released David Hollins, third baseman. Signed Jose Hernandez, infielder.

May 8, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Traded Sean Berry and Russ Davis, third basemen, and Honolulu's first round pick in 2000 to Keystone for Vinnie Castilla, third baseman.

Columbia Crusaders -- Released Royce Clayton, shortstop, and Paul Molitor, designated hitter. Signed Rich Aurilia, shortstop, and Marty Cordova, outfielder.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Carlos Baerga, second baseman.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Billy Wagner, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Alex Gonzalez, shortstop.

May 11, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Rickey Henderson, outfielder. Signed Wil Cordero, outfielder.

Carolina Mudcats -- Signed Mike Sirotka, pitcher, to a minor league contract.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed David Cone, pitcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Brian Anderson, pitcher.

Toledo Mutthens -- Activated Darrin Fletcher, catcher, off the 15 day disabled list. Released Brad Ausmus, catcher.

May 12, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Mitch Meluskey, prospect. Signed Sandy Alomar, catcher, to a minor league contract.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Omar Olivares, pitcher. Signed Mike Bordick, shortstop.

May 14, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Darren Oliver, pitcher. Signed Jon Lieber, pitcher.

May 16, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Ken Caminiti, third baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Lance Johnson, outfielder.

Columbia Crusaders -- Traded Dante Bichette, outfielder, to Hawaii for Cliff Floyd, outfielder, Neifi Perez, shortstop, and their 2nd round pick in 2001. Released Darren Bragg, outfielder.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Orel Hershiser, pitcher. Signed Bernard Gilkey, outfielder, to a minor league contract.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Kevin Jordan, infielder, and John Hudek,pitcher. Signed Ryan Dempster and Jim Parque, pitchers.

May 18, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Darryl Kile, pitcher. Signed Jose Guillen, outfielder.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Omar Olivares, pitcher. Signed Carlos Baerga, second baseman.

Phoenix Dragons -- Released .

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Danny Graves, pitcher, and Brant Brown, outfielder, to the Phoenix Dragons for Chan Ho Park, pitcher. Signed Gregg Jefferies, outfielder.

May 19, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Signed Darren Oliver, pitcher.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Omar Olivares, pitcher. Signed Carlos Baerga, second baseman.

May 20, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Dan Wilson, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Scott Servais, catcher, and Juan Guzman, pitcher. Signed Jimmy Key, pitcher.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Place Manny Ramirez, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Ron Gant, outfielder.

May 21, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Lance Johnson, outfielder. Signed Stan Javier, outfielder.

May 22, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Jesse Orosco, pitcher. Signed Mike Remlinger, pitcher.

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Sandy Alomar, catcher. Signed Jeff Suppan, pitcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Lee Stevens, first baseman, and Dan Miceli, pitcher. Signed Kevin Stocker, shortstop, and Jesse Orosco, pitcher.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Jose Silva, pitcher. Signed Billy Spiers, infielder.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Carl Pavano, pitcher. Signed Livan Hernandez, pitcher.

May 23, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Claimed Dan Miceli, pitcher, off waivers from Hawaii. Released Ted Lilly, pitcher.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Billy Wagner, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Richie Sexson, prospect.

May 24, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Dave Mlicki, pitcher. Signed Juan Guzman, pitcher.

Keystone Gamblers -- Released Carlos Baerga, second baseman. Reclamied Omar Olivares, pitcher.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Eric Young, second baseman, on the 15 day disabled list. Released Brian Anderson, pitcher. Activated David Cone, pitcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Signed Craig Counsell, second baseman.

May 27, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Jon Lieber, pitcher. Signed Woody Williams, pitcher.

May 28, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Signed Geoff Jenkins, outfielder. Released Darryl Strawberry, outfielder.

May 29, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Signed Mark Petkovsek, pitcher. Released Rich DeLucia, pitcher.

May 30, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Signed Lee Stevens, utility. Released Charlie Hayes, third baseman.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Ricky Bottalico, pitcher. Signed Scott Sullivan.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Signed Darryl Kile and Miguel Batista, pitchers. Released Scott Erickson and Aaron Sele, pitchers.

June 1, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Signed Steve Finley, outfielder. Released Jose Guillen, outfielder.

June 12, 1999

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Eli Marrero, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Brad Ausmus, catcher.

June 13, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Ken Caminiti, third baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Wil Cordero, outfielder.

Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Manny Ramirez, outfielder, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Ron Gant, outfielder.

June 15, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Wade Boggs, third baseman. Signed Cal Ripken, third baseman.

Carolina Mudcats -- Placed Mike MacFarlane, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Tyler Houston, catcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Paul Assenmacher and Darren Oliver, pitchers. Signed John Hudek and Carl Pavano, pitchers.

June 18, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Steve Avery, pitcher. Signed Sidney Ponson, pitcher.

June 19, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Jimmy Key, pitcher. Claimed Darryl Strawberry, outfielder, off waivers from Philadelphia.

June 20, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Dan Wilson, catcher, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Scott Servais, catcher.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Kevin Stocker, shortstop. Claimed Wade Boggs, third baseman, off waivers from Arkansas.

June 23, 1999

Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Eric Young, second baseman, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Craig Counsell, second baseman.

June 25, 1999

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Livan Hernandez, pitcher. Signed Jon Lieber, pitcher.

June 26, 1999

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Alex Gonzalez, shortstop. Signed Royce Clayton, shortstop.

June 28, 1999

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Doug Henry, pitcher. Signed Yorkis Perez, pitcher.

June 29, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Claimed Doug Henry, pitcher, off waivers from Vancouver. Released John Hudek, pitcher.

July 1, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Cal Ripken, third baseman. Signed Ed Sprague, third baseman.

Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released John Snyder, pitcher. Signed Brian Boehringer, pitcher, to a minor league contract.

July 3, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Woody Willaims, pitcher. Signed Jose Valentin, shortstop.

July 6, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Placed Larry Walker, outfielder, on the 15 day disabled list. Signed Charlie Hayes, infielder.

July 8, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Activated Dan Wilson, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Released Scott Servais, catcher.

July 9, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Stan Javier, outfielder. Signed Mike Bordick, shortstop.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Claimed Stan Javier, outfielder, off waivers from Arkansas. Released Wade Boggs, third baseman.

July 11, 1999

Carolina Mudcats -- Released Tyler Houston, catcher. Activated Mike MacFarlane, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list.

July 17, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Released Mike Bordick, shortstop. Signed Woody Williams, pitcher.

Philadelphia Eagle Wings -- Released Dwight Gooden, pitcher. Signed Scott Erickson, pitcher.

July 18, 1999

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Carl Pavano, pitcher. Signed Alan Embree, pitcher.

July 20, 1999

Arkansas Falcons -- Acquired Mark Gardner, pitcher, from Hawaii for a 10th round pick in 2000. Acquired Chuck Finley, pitcher, from Philadelphia for a 7th round pick in 2000 and a 7th round pick in 2001. Released Woody Williams, pitcher, and Jeremy Giambi, prospect.

Hawaii Volcanoes -- Released Jesse Orosco, pitcher. Signed Aaron Sele and Xavier Hernandez, pitchers.

Vancouver Iron fist -- Activated Eli Marrero, catcher, from the 15 day disabled list. Announced that Marrero refused a AAA assignment and is now a free agent.


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