101.   Did anyone really believe that centuries of hatred and bitterness could be erased by a handshake and the signing of a document?

102.   During the game, the team announced the signing of Colombian Ruben Dario Hernandez, who is expected to come aboard this week.

103.   Draft proponents claim big-market teams like the Yankees, Dodgers and Atlanta Braves would dominate the signing of amateur players if the draft were abolished.

104.   Especially important now is the signing up of top staff -- the seasoned operatives, consultants and others who make a campaign work.

105.   Even before the signing of George, who can throw the long pass, that was a clear signal that Hostetler would be moved.

106.   Even the signing of backup quarterback Steve Beuerlein appears a stroke of genius now because on Sunday he had a career game, including two touchdown passes.

107.   Even with the mid-December signing of Zigmund Palffy, who scored twice Saturday, the team needs another playmaking forward.

108.   Even though Rogers has publicly applauded the addition of Irabu, Steinbrenner lumped him with other players who criticized the signing of the Japanese pitcher.

109.   Even with the loss, the signing of Nomo has worked out well for the Brewers.

110.   Fans such as Branyan were as surprised as they were excited Monday about the historic signing of Rodriguez.