2003 Season's Transactions
November 15, 2002
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Traded Magglio Ordonez, outfielder, to the Philadelphia Endzone Animals for Troy Glaus, third baseman, and Juan Encarnacion, outfielder.
January 17, 2003
Brooklyn Bean Counters -- Traded Mike Lieberthal, catcher, and Newark's third round draft pick in 2003 to Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope for Rick Reed, Jose Jimenez, and Kenny Rogers, pitchers, and Darrin Erstad, outfielder.
January 25, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Acquired Jose Mesa, pitcher, from Philadelphia for their fifth round pick in the 2003 draft.
February 1, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Traded their third round and tenth round picks in 2003 to Vancouver for Andruw Jones, outfielder.
Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope -- Traded Frank Thomas, designated hitter to Harrison for their eight round pick in 2003.
February 23, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Traded Cliff Floyd, outfielder, to Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope for Andy Pettitte, pitcher.
February 24, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Invited Rick Ankiel, pitcher, to training camp.
February 25, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Invited Damion Easley, second baseman, to spring training. Released Rob Mackowiak, outfielder.
March 4, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Invited Joe Girardi, catcher, to training camp.
March 13, 2003
Brooklyn Bean Counters -- Signed Ken Huckaby, catcher.
Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope -- Released Jose Reyes, shortstop, Coco Crisp, outfielder, and Jon Rauch, pitcher.
Phoenix Dragons -- Released Russ Branyan, third baseman.
March 14, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Jack Cust and Shane Spencer, outfielders, Pedro Feliz, third baseman, Nick Johnson, first baseman, Marlon Anderson, second baseman, Tony Womack, shortstop, and Chan Ho Park, pitcher.
Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope -- Released Shigetoshi Hasegawa, pitcher.
March 15, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Kevin Youkalis, third baseman, Rich Harden, Chuck Finley, and Tom Gordon, pitchers, and Joe Girardi, catcher.
Harrison Rats -- Released Joe Thurston and Craig Biggio, second basemen, Kenny Lofton and Craig Wilson, outfielders, and Steve Kline, pitcher.
March 15, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Barry Larkin, shortstop. Claimed Tony Womack, shortstop, off waivers.
Harrison Rats -- Claimed Shigetoshi Hasegawa, pitcher, off waivers.
March 17, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Rick Ankiel, pitcher, and Ken Harvey, outfielder.
March 18, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Joe Kennedy, pitcher. Signed Eric Munson, infielder.
Honolulu Sharks -- Released David Roberts, outfielder. Signed Kelly Wunsch, pitcher.
Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope -- Released Miguel Olivo, catcher. Claimed Nick Johnson, first baseman, off waivers.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Wilson Betemit, shortstop, Brian Daubach, first baseman, Justin Speier, Joe Roa, Tim Redding, Andy Ashby, and John Halama, pitchers, and Kevin Mench, outfielder.
March 19, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released David Cone, pitcher, Matt LeCroy, designated hitter, Tony Clark and Jeff Conine, first basemen, and Grant Roberts, pitcher. Signed Benji Molina, catcher.
Hillsborough Destroyers -- Released Brent Butler, second baseman, Mike Hampton, Chad Zerbe, Jesse Orosco, Paul Quantrill and Scott Mullen, pitchers, and Tino Martinez, first baseman.
Hoboken Cutters -- Released Bobby Bradley, John Stephens, and Mark Redman, pitchers, Gary Bennet and John Flaherty, catchers, David Justice and Ruben Sierra, outfielders, and Travis Lee and Julio Franco, first basemen. Signed Steve Kline, pitcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Frank Catalanotto, Mark DeRosa, Bill Mueller and Jack Wilson, infielders. Announced Gabe Kapler, outfielder, refused an assignment to Triple-A Dublin and is now a free agent. Sold the rights of Kurt Ainsworth, pitcher, to Baghdad of the Persian Gulf League. Released Brandon Duckworth, Ryan Franklin and John Thomson, pitchers. Buried the late Darryl Kile, pitcher. Claimed Dave Roberts, of, off waivers. Released Bubba Trammell, of.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Mike Cameron, outfielder. Signed Russ Branyan, outfielder.
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Raul Mondesi, outfielder, and Colby Lewis, pitcher. Signed Guillermo Mota, pitcher.
March 22, 2003
Brooklyn Bean Counters -- Claimed Jack Wilson, shortstop, off waivers. Released Ricky Gutierrez, second baseman.
Hoboken Cutters -- Released Dustin Mohr, outfielder. Claimed Grant Roberts, pitcher, off waviers.
March 23, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Placed Ben Davis, catcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed John Flaherty, catcher. Signed Mike Hampton, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Released Bobby Hill, second baseman.
March 24, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Giovanni Carrara, Braden Looper, Kelvim Escobar, and Mike DeJean, pitchers. Signed Chad Zerbe, Paul Quantrill, Justin Speier, and Ryan Franklin, pitchers.
March 25, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Placed Luis Rivas, second baseman, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Ricky Gutierrez, second baseman.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Placed Scott Williamson, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Armando Almanza, pitcher.
March 31, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Placed Paul Byrd, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Andy Ashby, pitcher.
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Danys Baez, pitcher. Signed Darryl Kile, pitcher.
April 3, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Ron Gant, outfielder. Signed Brandon Duckworth, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
April 4, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Placed Justin Speier, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Dennis Cook, pitcher.
April 5, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Placed Kevin Appier, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Robert Person, pitcher.
April 6, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Placed Kevin Appier, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Robert Person, pitcher.
April 7, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Darryl Kile, pitcher. Signed Chuck Finley, pitcher.
April 8, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Activated Scott Williamson, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Armando Almanzo, pitcher.
April 10, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Gabe Kapler, outfielder. Signed Richard Hidalgo, outfielder.
April 13, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Activated Paul Byrd, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Andy Ashby, pitcher.
April 15, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Dennis Cook and Paul Quantrill, pitchers. Signed Antonio Osuna and Carlos Silva, pitchers.
April 16, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Activated Kevin Appier, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Robert Person, pitcher.
April 17, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Jerry Hairston, Jr., second baseman. Signed Jeff D'Amico, pitcher.
April 18, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Sean Burroughs, third baseman, and Jason Lane, outfielder. Signed Raul Mondesi and Rondell White, outfielders.
April 21, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Activated Luis Rivas, second baseman, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Ricky Gutierrez, second baseman.
Hoboken Cutters -- Activated Ben Davis, catcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released John Flaherty, catcher.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Jason Marquis, pitcher. Signed Craig Biggio, second baseman, to a minor league contract.
Phoenix Dragons -- Signed Mike Matheny, catcher.
April 22, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Signed Shawn Chacon, pitcher, to a minor league contract. Released Russell Branyan, outfielder.
Tijuana Banditos -- Placed Randy Wolf, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Carlos Hernandez, pitcher.
April 23, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released John Patterson, pitcher. Signed Jeff Suppan, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Carlos Hernandez, pitcher. Signed John Halama, pitcher.
April 24, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Charles Johnson, catcher. Signed Braden Looper, pitcher.
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Chad Zerbe, pitcher. Signed Oscar Henriquez, pitcher.
April 28, 2003
Brooklyn Bean Counters -- Traded their second round pick in the 2004 draft to Philadelphia for Carlos Beltran, outfielder, and their fifth round pick in 2004.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Andy Pettitte, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Mark Redman, pitcher.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Craig Biggio, second baseman. Signed Esteban Loaiza, pitcher.
Tijuana Banditos -- Activated Justin Speier, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released John Halama, pitcher.
May 1, 2003
Brooklyn Bean Counters -- Released Bobby Higginson, outfielder.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Mark Redman, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Carlos Guillen, shortstop.
Tijuana Banditos -- Released Jermaine Dye, outfielder. Signed Joe Roa, pitcher.
May 4, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Signed Jason Johnson, pitcher.
May 5, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Released Ryan Jenson, pitcher, and Jeff Cirillo, third baseman. Signed Mike DeJean, pitcher, and Craig Biggio, second baseman.
May 8, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Placed Bret Boone, second baseman, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Pokey Reese, second baseman.
May 10, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Placed Paul Byrd, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Andy Ashby, pitcher.
May 11, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Aramis Ramirez, third baseman. Signed Alex S. Gonzalez, shortstop.
May 13, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Signed Darryl Kile, pitcher. Released Brandon Duckworth, pitcher.
May 14, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Released Carlos Pena, first baseman. Signed Tino Martinez, first baseman.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Mark Redman, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Darryl Kile, pitcher.
May 15, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Brian Meadows, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Bill Mueller, third baseman.
May 18, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Placed Sidney Ponson, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Livan Hernandez, pitcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Andy Pettitte, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Braden Looper, pitcher.
May 19, 2003
Tijuana Banditos -- Activated Randy Wolf, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Carlos Silva, pitcher.
May 20, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Signed Vinny Castilla, third baseman. Released Rondell White, outfielder.
Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope -- Signed Milton Bradley, outfielder. Released Jason Jennings, pitcher.
Tijuana Banditos -- Activated Bret Boone, second baseman, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Pokey Reese, second baseman.
May 21, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Alex S. Gonzalez, shortstop. Signed Jerry Hairston, Jr.
May 22, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Activated Paul Byrd, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Andy Ashby, pitcher.
May 23, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Eric Munson, third baseman. Signed Kenny Lofton, outfielder.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Brian Meadows, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Damian Easley, second baseman.
May 24, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Jeff Suppan, pitcher. Signed Tim Redding, pitcher.
May 26, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Jerry Hairston, Jr., second baseman, and Scott Strickland, pitcher. Signed Mark Grudzielanek, second baseman, and Aramis Ramirez, third baseman.
Hoboken Cutters -- Released Steve Kline, pitcher, and Rey Sanchez, second baseman. Signed Ricky Guttierez, second baseman, and Chad Zerbe, pitcher.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Placed Benito Santiago, catcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Gary Bennett, catcher.
May 27, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Manny Ramirez, outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Bobby Higginson, outfielder.
May 28, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Ty Wigginton, third baseman. Signed Carl Pavano, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
May 31, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Activated Sidney Ponson, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Francisco Rodriguez, pitcher.
June 1, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Travis Hafner, first baseman. Signed Ronnie Belliard, second baseman.
June 2, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Released Mike Hampton, pitcher. Signed Jeromy Burnitz, outfielder.
June 13, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Placed Phil Nevin, third baseman, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Jeff Cirillo, third baseman.
June 14, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Placed Jarrod Washburn, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Danys Baez, pitcher.
June 15, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Adam Eaton, pitcher. Signed Mike Hampton, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
June 20, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Traded Edgardo Alfonzo, second baseman, to the Newark Sugar Bears for Carl Everett, outfielder. Released David Veres and Ramiro Mendoza, pitchers, and Alex Sanchez, outfielder. Signed Braden Looper, Victor Zambrano, and Kelvim Escobar, pitchers.
June 21, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Vinny Castilla, third baseman. Signed Rondell White, outfielder.
June 22, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Manny Ramirez, outfielder, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Bobby Higginson, outfielder.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Claimed Alex Sanchez, outfielder, off waivers. Released Carl Crawford, outfielder.
June 23, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Placed Orlando Hernandez, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Kyle Farnsworth, pitcher.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Placed Paul Byrd, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Darryl Kile, pitcher.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded their fifth round pick in 2004 to the Hoboken Cutters for Andy Benes, pitcher. Released Brad Radke, pitcher.
June 24, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Kenny Lofton, outfielder. Signed Joe Girardi, catcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Carlos Guillen, shortstop. Re-claimed Bobby Higginson, outfielder.
June 25, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Released Bobby Higginson, outfielder. Signed Ramiro Mendoza, pitcher.
June 26, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Traded Mike Sweeney, first baseman, to the Tijuana Banditos for Jimmy Rollins, shortstop, Corey Koskie, third baseman, and Derek Lee, first baseman. Released Jose Vizcaino, shortstop, and David Bell, third baseman.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Activated Benito Santiago, catcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Gary Bennett, catcher.
Tijuana Banditos -- Signed Juan Uribe, second baseman, and Jason Jennings, pitcher.
June 27, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Activated Phil Nevin, third baseman, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Jeff Cirillo, third baseman.
Hoboken Cutters -- Activated Jarrod Washburn, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Danys Baez, pitcher.
June 28, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Released Carl Pavano, pitcher. Signed Carlos Guillen, shortstop.
July 6, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Brandon Larson, shortstop. Signed Jose Vizcaino, shortstop.
July 7, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Roderigo Lopez, pitcher, to the Arkansas Golden Falcons for David Eckstein, shortstop, and a 6th round draft pick in 2004.
July 8, 2003
Carolina Mudcats -- Traded their 3rd round pick in 2004 to the Philadelphia Endzone Animals for A.J. Burnett, pitcher. Released Carlos Guillen, shortstop.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Signed Andy Ashby, pitcher.
July 11, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released David Berg, infielder. Signed Mike Cameron, outfielder.
July 13, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Traded Mike Piazza, catcher, Orlando Hernandez and Jayson Durocher, pitchers and their 14th and 15th round draft picks in 2004 to the Newark Sugar Bears for Mark Redman, pitcher Tom Wilson, catcher and 1st and 4th round draft picks in 2004.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Alex Cora, shortstop, on the 15-day disabled list. Released Ramiro Mendoza, pitcher. Signed David Bell, third baseman, and Carlos Guillen, shortstop.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Activated Paul Byrd, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Andy Ashby, pitcher.
July 17, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Alex Sanchez, outfielder. Signed Jose Lima, pitcher, to a minor league contract.
July 18, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Placed Marquis Grissom, outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Rheal Cormier, pitcher.
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Mark McLemore, infielder, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Carl Pavano, pitcher.
July 19, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Signed Vinny Castilla, third baseman.
Honolulu Sharks -- Acquired Marquis Grissom, outfielder, and Joe Randa, third baseman, from the Hoboken Cutters for their 4th round pick in 2004. Released Troy O'Leary, outfielder, and Tyler Houston, third baseman.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Released Valerio de los Santos and Tim Redding, pitchers. Signed Jeff Suppan and Ron Villone, pitchers.
July 20, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Cliff Politte, pitcher. Placed Herbert Perry, third baseman, on the 15-day disabled list. Released Sandy Alomar, catcher. Signed Tyler Houston, third baseman, and Julio Franco, first baseman.
Harrison Rats -- Traded Tom Glavine and Derrick Lowe, pitchers, and their 3rd round pick to Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope for Ken Griffey, outfielder, Mike Lieberthal, catcher, and their 1st round pick in 2004. Signed Brian Anderson and Paul Wilson, pitchers. Placed Wade Miller, pitcher on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 13. Placed Steve Trachsel, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 10.
Hoboken Cutters -- Released Chad Zerbe, pitcher. Signed Darrell May and David Riske, pitchers.
Matthew's Mighty Men of Stanhope -- Released Joe Crede, third baseman. Signed John Flaherty, catcher.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Traded Al Leiter to the Arkansas Golden Falcons for their 4th round pick in 2005. Signed Brad Radke, pitchers.
July 21, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Orlando Hernandez, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Eric Milton, pitcher.
July 26, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Alex Cora, shortstop, from the 15-day disabled list. Released David Bell, third baseman.
July 29, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Released Paul Wilson, pitcher. Activated Wade Miller, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list.
August 3, 2003
Arkansas Golden Falcons -- Released Herbert Perry, third baseman.
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Placed Jon Lieber, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Andy Ashby, pitcher.
August 5, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Brett Myers, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Gary Bennett, catcher.
August 7, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Mark McLemore, infielder, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Felix Rodriguez, pitcher.
August 8, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Placed Mike Piazza, catcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Charles Johnson, catcher.
August 9, 2003
Harrison Rats -- Released Brian Anderson, pitcher. Activated Steve Trachsel, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list.
August 13, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Released Gary Bennett, catcher. Signed Bobby Higginson, outfielder.
August 14, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Placed Geronimo Gil, catcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Einar Diaz, catcher.
August 15, 2003
Philadelphia Endzone Animals -- Activated Jon Lieber, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Andy Ashby, pitcher.
August 19, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Placed Ricky Gutierrez, second baseman, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Dave Berg, infielder.
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Brett Myers, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Bobby Higginson, outfielder.
August 21, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Placed Moises Alou, outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list. Signed Ron Gant, outfielder.
August 26, 2003
Columbia Rattlesnakes -- Activated Geronimo Gil, catcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Einar Diaz, catcher.
August 31, 2003
Newark Sugar Bears -- Activated Mike Piazza, catcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Ismael Valdes, pitcher.
September 11, 2003
Vancouver Iron Fist -- Activated Moises Alou, outfielder, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Ron Gant, outfielder.
September 12, 2003
Hoboken Cutters -- Activated Ricky Gutierrez, infielder, from the 15-day disabled list. Released Ricky Gutierrez.