11.   Another executive, Leo Anguiano, left despite receiving a signing bonus and other incentives.

12.   As a signing bonus, Principal granted her a one-time-only extra week of paid time off, to be taken whenever Ms. Peters wishes.

13.   As a result, the signing bonus money is becoming a sort of good-behavior insurance.

14.   As part of the restructuring, Sinclair received another signing bonus and the team gained an extra year on the original contract.

15.   As talks aimed at extending the contract of Falcons running back Jamal Anderson continue, it has become obvious that the biggest hurdle is the signing bonus.

16.   Because competition is so intense and unfettered, signing bonuses can be hefty.

17.   Boras suggested that Melian will command a similar signing bonus, which would be the highest ever paid to a Latin player.

18.   A base salary is not guaranteed, but the signing bonus is, making it difficult to cut certain players.

19.   A high school All-American, Klassen signed with Florida State but opted for the pro ranks and a healthy signing bonus when Milwaukee drafted him in the second round.

20.   A free agent again, Tartabull remains unemployed while most other productive free agents are already spending their signing bonuses.