This paper presents a new approach to ship arrangements that starts with a non-spatial, network theory-based perspective and results in the traditional assignment of shipboard items to designated structural zones.
The consistency of two formulas A and B is established by a matrix that, under an assignment σ, assigns to both formulas designated values.
Darren O'Day was designated for assignment to clear roster space for Figueroa.
TOMKO IS REPLACED The right-hander Brett Tomko was designated for assignment to make room for starter Sergio Mitre.
The right-hander Willie Banks was designated for assignment to Class AAA Pawtucket to open a roster spot for the newly acquired right-hander Bob Howry.
The Texas Rangers have agreed to send Lamb, who was designated for assignment, to the Yankees for the Class A pitcher Jose Garcia.
The Yankees sold reliever Jose Veras to the Cleveland Indians.... Angel Berroa was designated for assignment to make room for infielder Cody Ransom, who returned from the 60-day disabled list.
INSIDE PITCH The Yankees traded the infielder WILSON DELGADO, who had been designated for assignment, to the Kansas City Royals for NICK ORTIZ, a 27-year-old minor league shortstop.
He was on the roster for only two days before being designated for assignment to make room for the returning Jeter.
Jimenez fractured his neck in a car accident, and the Yankees used CLAY BELLINGER and WILSON DELGADO, who was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for LUIS POLONIA, as reserve infielders.
Andy Phillips was designated for assignment to clear roster space.... Claudio Vargas cleared waivers and is scheduled to report to New Orleans on Tuesday.... Johan Santana and Cole Hamels, the premier left-handers in the National League, are scheduled to reprise their April 18 duel Friday night in Philadelphia.
