1.   All Vaughn has to do is agree by noon Wednesday to restructure his contract and he will join the Mets, while Kevin Appier goes to the Angels.

2.   And at least one wealthy player is already considering restructuring his contract to make it feasible for the Jets to acquire defensive talent next season.

3.   Baltimore will restructure the contract of corner Rod Woodson, who probably will move to safety this year.

4.   Bledsoe reportedly would be willing to restructure his contract to finish a trade that would get him to a good team where he would be the starter.

5.   Both teams have commitments from their highest-paid players to restructure contracts if necessary.

6.   A source told The Associated Press last night that Moore and the Lions have agreed to restructure his contract.

7.   Allen has been feverishly trying to restructure the contracts of several players, from Larry Brown and Russell Maryland to Albert Lewis, Nolan Harrison and James Jett.

8.   Bradway was alluding to the way the team will try to restructure some contracts to remain under the salary cap.

9.   But Jeffires said the Oilers decided not to exercise that option and then told him to restructure his contract.

10.   But Reed said he would be open to the idea of restructuring his contract to make it easier for the Mets next season.