THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
BASEBALL
American League
MINNESOTA TWINS--Signed Ron Gardenhire, manager, to a two-year contract.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS--Designated LHP John Halama and C Mark Johnson for assignment. Claimed INF Marco Scutaro and OF Matt Watson off waivers from the New York Mets.
TEXAS RANGERS--Granted the unconditional release of LHP Tony Mounce.
National League
CINCINNATI REDS--Activated RHP Luke Prokopec from the 60-day disabled list and placed him on the 40-man roster. Announced LHP Mark Watson opted for free agency.
Northern League
SIOUX FALLS CANARIES--Sold the contracts of RHP Ramon Linares, RHP Nathan Bright, LHP Shayne Wallace and C Cody Palmer to the St. Louis Cardinals.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
GREEN BAY PACKERS--Re-signed DT Larry Smith. Waived WR-KR Reggie Swinton.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
MINNESOTA WILD--Claimed D Alex Henry off waivers from Washington.
American Hockey League
HOUSTON AEROS--Assigned D Ben Storey to Louisiana of the ECHL.
COLLEGE
ALBANY, N.Y.--Named Mike George assistant athletic director for compliance and student services.
FRANKLIN & amp; MARSHALL--Named Mark Moshos men's assistant tennis coach.
MORNINGSIDE--Named Dave Nash men's and women's track and cross country coach.