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Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Jul 14, 2008

BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX--Placed RHP Michael Bowden, retroactive to July 10, and SS Julio Lugo on the 15-day DL. Activated LHP Dustin Richardson from the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Jed Lowrie from Pawtucket (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS--Purchased the contract of RHP Matt Ginter from Buffalo (IL). Optioned RHP Brian Slocum to Buffalo.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS--Recalled RHP Dustin Moseley from Salt Lake (PCL). Optioned 2B Sean Rodriguez to Salt Lake.

National League

CINCINNATI REDS--Recalled RHP Homer Bailey from Louisville (IL). Placed RHP Aaron Harang on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 9.

HOUSTON ASTROS--Agreed to terms with C Jason Castro.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES--Recalled RHP Joe Bisenius from Lehigh Valley (IL). Optioned LHP R.J. Swindle to Lehigh Valley.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES--Agreed to terms with RHP Brent Klinger. Optioned RHP Romulo Sanchez to Indianapolis (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES--Agreed to terms with OF Blake Tekotte.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

TORONTO RAPTORS--Named Gord Herbert assistant coach.

WASHINGTON WIZARD--Re-signed G Gilbert Arenas to a six-year contract.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING--Signed C Vincent Lecavalier to an 11-year contract extension.