1.   He and Jeff Bagwell have contract extensions that likely mean they will end their careers with the Astros.

2.   Miami is offering a big contract extension to keep him from leaving campus.

3.   The contract extension really is two Decisions in one.

4.   All three men had enthusiastically hailed the contract extension, which was announced in July, as the foundation of a new relationship between the airline and union.

5.   Although Kotite has a year left on his contract extension, reports say he will be gone.

6.   Although the difference in money has been the focal point in stalled negotiations for a contract extension, length of contract also is a big issue.

7.   And he wants a contract extension before agreeing to return for next season.

8.   And if a contract extension is in the offing, does that mean his arc for the new season could include a finale for Tony and his family?

9.   And that off-season effort provided the last push for Melvin to pursue the contract extension.

10.   And that will determine whether general manager Doug Risebrough, now working under a one-year contract extension, remains on the watch.