1.   He strengthens our bench.

2.   In a move to strengthen its bench, Orlando acquired forward-center Kenny Gattison from Vancouver in exchange for the backup forward Jeff Turner.

3.   In an effort to strengthen their bench, the Rangers signed outfielder Roberto Kelly and infielder Luis Alicea to two-year contracts Tuesday.

4.   Jerry West strengthened the bench by signing Jerome Kersey, Byron Scott and Sean Rooks were key veteran additions.

5.   Point guard Eric Murdock, from the Los Angeles Clippers, and forward John Wallace, from New York, strengthen the bench.

6.   Rather than engineering complete overhauls, it was more about solidifying rotations, deepening bullpens and strengthening benches.

7.   The Dodgers are also looking to strengthen their bench, and utility player Shawon Dunston is a possibility.

8.   Hunter was signed to add depth and strengthen the bench, but could compete with Doug Glanville for the starting job in center field.

9.   Two other freshmen, forwards Chris Daniels and Stephen Thomas, have strengthened the bench.

10.   Transvaal have retained the line-up that produced the devastation of Canterbury and have strengthened the bench with the inclusion of Springbok loose forward Ian Macdonald.