WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS
BASEBALL
American League
OAKLAND ATHLETICS--Optioned RHP Jeremy Fikac to Sacramento of the PCL. Recalled LHP Micah Bowie from Sacramento.
TEXAS RANGERS--Activated INF Herbert Perry from the 15-day disabled list. Optioned INF Mike Lamb to Oklahoma of the PCL.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS--Placed OF Sammy Sosa on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled RHP Todd Wellemeyer from Iowa of the PCL.
COLORADO ROCKIES--Placed RHP Jason Young from Colorado Springs of the PCL. Designated RHP Dan Miceli for assignment. Transferred OF-INF Chris Richard from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list.
FLORIDA MARLINS--Fired Jeff Torborg, manager. Named Jack McKeon manager.
NEW YORK METS--Placed RHP Scott Strickland on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled LHP Jaime Cerda and RHP Pat Strange from Norfolk of the IL.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS--Placed 2B Ray Durham on the 15-day disabled list. Called up INF Cody Ransom from Fresno of the PCL.
International League
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS--Signed LHP Travis Miller.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
ST. LOUIS RAMS--Promoted Duane Lewis to director of football media.
COLLEGE
CONNECTICUT--Announced the retirement of Andy Baylock, baseball coach, effective at the end of the season. He will remain director of alumni and community affairs for the football team.
SOUTHAMPTON--Named Pete Quinn men's basketball coach.
VANDERBILT--Announced men's basketball F Brian Thornton is leaving the school.