1.   The signing gives the Dodgers seven legitimate starting pitchers, but Ishii will fit into the front end of the starting rotation behind Kevin Brown.

2.   The signing of Flutie gave the Chargers far more professionalism at the quarterback position.

3.   The signing gives the Packers a player that could fill the gap left by Koonce, who is recovering from reconstructive knee surgery.

4.   General manager John Schuerholz said the signing gives the pitching-rich Braves some additional depth as John Smoltz recovers from December elbow surgery.

5.   In a statement Baalan said that the signing gives a clear impression that foreign international freight forwarders are willing to work with Malaysian companies provided we meet their requirements.

6.   The signing of Hasegawa gives Seattle another Japanese presence.

7.   Quiah on Thursday said the signing would give the collective presidency, on which three warlords and three civilians sit, power over the movements of ECOMOG.