BASEBALL American League New York Yankees placed outfielder Shane Spencer on the 60-day disabled list; optioned right-handed pitcher Darrell Einertson to Columbus of the International League. National League Cincinnati Reds traded left-handed pitcher Denny Neagle and outfielder Mike Frank to the New York Yankees for third baseman Drew Henson, outfielder Jackson Melian, right-handed pitcher Brian Reith and left-handed pitcher Ed Yarnall; placed third baseman Aaron Boone on the 15-day disabled list; called up right-handed pitcher Larry Luebbers and infielder Mike Bell from Louisville of the International League. New York Mets signed right-handed pitchers Willie Banks and Oscar Henriquez and assigned them to Norfolk of the International League. Philadelphia Phillies traded right-handed pitcher Andy Ashby to Atlanta for left-handed pitchers Bruce Chen and Jim Osting; transferred left-handed pitcher Scott Aldred from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list. San Diego Padres claimed right-handed pitcher Todd Erdos off waivers from the New York Yankees. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Atlanta Hawks appointed Chris Grant assistant director of scouting. Dallas Mavericks appointed Rolando Blackman assistant coach. FOOTBALL National Football League Cleveland Browns placed offensive tackle Orlando Brown, offensive lineman Noel LaMontagne and wide receiver Jeff Klopf on the physically unable to perform list. HOCKEY National Hockey League Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Rob Ray to a one-year contract. Chicago Blackhawks signed defenceman Arne Ramholt. Dallas Stars signed forward Shaun Van Allen and goalie Rick Tabaracci to two-year contracts and defenceman Sami Helenius to a one-year contract; re-signed goalie Mike Bales to a one-year contract. New York Rangers appointed Ron Low coach and Ted Green and Walt Kyle assistant coaches. Ottawa Senators signed defenceman Ricard Persson and centre Todd White to multiyear contracts. Phoenix Coyotes appointed Marc Potvin coach of Springfield of the American Hockey League. United Hockey League Fort Wayne Komets appointed Greg Puhalski coach.