1.  Although he is playing in the last season of a multiyear contract, Richter said he was not distressed by the absence of a new contract or serious negotiations.

2.  Also sticking around will be anchor Bill Hemmer, who has agreed to sign a new multiyear contract.

3.  Although the rhetoric has subsided, the differences between the Yankees and Williams over the size of a multiyear contract have not disappeared.

4.  And Blue Cross also holds a multiyear contract to handle claims administration for State Merit, providing customer service as well.

5.  And with multiyear contracts, these services are almost like annuities for the providers.

6.  As a player traded in the middle of a multiyear contract, Sheffield has the right to ask for a trade during his first offseason with his new team.

7.  As a player with five or more years of major-league experience, Appier could demand to be traded after being traded in the midst of a multiyear contract.

8.  As a player traded during a multiyear contract, the pitcher had the right to demand a trade last November.

9.  Athletic Director John Swofford said he will recommend a multiyear contract for Guthridge.

10.  Because Clemens was traded while under a multiyear contract, he could demand to be traded at the end of the season.