1.   And the Dodgers brain trust saw enough to talk contract.

2.   Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, who would rather not have Jordan held over his head whenever Jackson talks contract, remains elusive about the future.

3.   Did Sinden and Meehan talk contract?

4.   Fisher wants a new deal from Adams before the coach leaves for vacation in June, or he will not talk contract until after this season.

5.   If McGee passes his physical, Jones said they will likely talk contract.

6.   It was a necessity, because he became an agent for about four dozen baseball players, talking contracts.

7.   On a Tuesday, I was supposed to sit down with Phil and talk contract.

8.   The Jets, impressed with Frank Reich during his visit Wednesday, are going to talk contract with one of the most noted backup quarterbacks in football.

9.   The Red Sox have already started talking new contracts with Nomar Garciaparra, Mo Vaughn, John Valentin, and others.

10.   The senior Lindros said that the two have yet to talk contract.