While losing All-Stars Carl Pavano and Armando Benitez in the off-season, the Marlins signed P Al Leiter and 1B Carlos Delgado.

Despite the promising off-season moves, the team suffered critical bullpen injuries while the newly signed Davis hurlers both experienced lackluster performances throughout the 1990 campaign.

During the off-season, the team signed Japanese shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka to fill a hole in the middle infield, re-signed Jim Thome, who was in pursuit of career home run number 600, and also re-signed Carl Pavano.

With eleven free agents excluding Jason Schmidt who signed with the Dodgers for roughly $ 15 million a year, a new manager on board with Bruce Bochy coming from division rival San Diego, and the loss of veteran catcher Mike Matheny due to complications resulting from concussions sustained during his career, the Giants ' prospects for the 2007 season were less than favorable going into the winter off-season.

But they signed several new players in the off-season to help them win 10 of their first 12 games and finish with an 11 – 5 record.

He signed on as a free agent for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the off-season.

In the 2009 NBA off-season the Bulls lost their leading scorer, Ben Gordon, when he signed with their divisional rival, the Detroit Pistons.

After being matched by the Orlando Magic for J. J. Redick they signed their third free agent from the Jazz in the off-season in shooting guard Ronnie Brewer, traded for former Warrior point guard C. J.

The Utah Jazz signed Mo Williams and Randy Foye both former Clippers. They re-signed Jeremy Evans and Jamaal Tinsley during the off-season.

In the 1997 off-season, the Stars signed star goaltender Ed Belfour as a free agent after a well publicized falling out with the San Jose Sharks, who had traded a number of players to Chicago to obtain him in January in the previous season.

They acquired stars Becky Hammon, Ruth Riley, and Sandora Irvin in trades, selected Helen Darling in Charlotte Sting's dispersal draft, drafted Camille Little in the second round, signed Erin Buescher during the off-season, and retained key players, such as Marie Ferdinand-Harris, Vickie Johnson, Shanna Crossley, Kendra Wecker, and Sophia Young.

In the off-season, signed former Heisman Trophy finalist Michael Bishop and Matt D ' Orazio to fight to be the team's starting quarterback, and D ' Orazio got the game.

In 2008, the Soul signed WR Chris Jackson in the off-season.

In the off-season, Souray became an unrestricted free agent and, on July 12, 2007, he signed a 5-year, $ 27 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers, his favorite team in childhood.

During his weekly Philadelphia sports radio show on WIP ( AM ) prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys, Owens stated if he could return to the 2004 off-season he would not have signed with the Eagles.

In the off-season, Thornton signed a three-year contract extension worth US $ 21. 6 million that, keeping him with the Sharks until June 2011.

After eight seasons with the Thrashers, he was traded to the Devils in February 2010, and later signed a 15-year, $ 100 million contract during the off-season.

In the off-season, Bertuzzi signed a two-year, $ 3. 875 million contract extension with the Red Wings on June 16, 2010.

In the off-season, on July 3, 2009, Nash signed an eight-year contract extension with the Blue Jackets worth $ 62. 4 million set to take effect in 2010 – 11.

Becoming an unrestricted free agent once more in the 2008 off-season, Blake signed a one-year, US $ 5 million contract with the Kings ' Pacific Division rival San Jose Sharks on July 3, 2008.

In the off-season, the two teams again revisited the subject but on July 1, 2007 Carter signed a 4-year, $ 61. 8 million contract with the Nets .< ref >

In the off-season following the 1990 – 91 NHL season, the Blues signed Brendan Shanahan from the New Jersey Devils.

On 30 September, Henrik was announced as one of the Canucks ' three alternate captains, replacing defenceman Mattias Öhlund, who had signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the off-season.

During the 2010 off-season the New Jersey Devils attempted to sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a 17-year contract, but it was rejected by the NHL on the grounds of salary cap circumvention, leaving DiPietro's as the longest contract likely to be signed under the 2005 CBA.

In the 2002 off-season, Pass put on 35 pounds and made the transition to fullback, where he would start for the 2004 team.

After having a personal conflict with 49ers head coach George Seifert and a physical confrontation with quarterback Steve Young, Haley was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 off-season, with whom he won three more Super Bowl rings over the next four seasons in 1992 ( Super Bowl XXVII ), 1993 ( XXVIII ), and 1995 ( XXX ).

The Nets began the 1996-97 season under new management: John Calipari was named head coach in the off-season, and John Nash replaced Willis Reed as general manager.

The off-season was highlighted by the acquisition of top prospect Andy Marté from the Boston Red Sox.

Huizenga soon sold the club to John Henry, a commodities trader from Boca Raton, during the off-season.

The acquisition of Roger Metzger from the Chicago Cubs in the off-season moved Menke to first base and Bob Watson to the outfield.

Quarterback Mark Brunell — an off-season acquisition from the Jacksonville Jaguars — struggled in his first season, and was replaced midway through the season by backup Patrick Ramsey.

During the 1996 off-season, the Lakers acquired 17-year-old Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets for Vlade Divac ; Bryant was drafted 13th overall out of Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania in that years draft, by Charlotte.

The Lightning picked up sniper Dino Ciccarelli from the Detroit Red Wings during the 1996 off-season, and he did not disappoint, scoring 35 goals in the 1996 – 97 season, with Chris Gratton notching another 30.

During the 2011 off-season, the team again made several moves to bolster the offence and defence, trading for fan favourite Ryan Smyth from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for centre Colin Fraser and a 7th round draft pick.

The Canucks made another significant move in the off-season by acquiring high-scoring Russian forward Alexander Mogilny from the Buffalo Sabres, reuniting Bure with his former CSKA Moscow and national team linemate.

In the 1996 off-season, the Stars continued to revamp their roster, adding defensemen Sergei Zubov from Pittsburgh for Kevin Hatcher and Darryl Sydor from Los Angeles.

They run every half hour from early in the morning until late in the evening during July and August, reduced somewhat in off-season.

* NFL Washington Redskins Pro Bowl Fullback Mike Sellers graduated from North Thurston High School, and returns to Lacey in the off-season.

With the acquisition of Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies in the off-season, Nomar was not granted his accustomed number 5, instead wearing number 1.

They are dropped during the off-season when the National League contracts from twelve to eight teams.

During the off-season, Capozzi improved the team for the 1959 season in the following ways ; first by hiring Wayne Robinson from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to become the new head coach, then bringing in a corps of veteran players to add more experience to the team.

In the off-season, the team made some major changes when Kelly stepped down as head coach and promoted Dave Cottle from assistant coach to head coach.

Additional personnel changes, better performance from retained players, and a Mia Hamm improved by off-season knee surgery led to a far better finish, as Washington went undefeated in their last eight matches and finished in third place ( only two points out of first ).

Starting quarterback Quincy Carter was terminated for alleged drug use in favor of 40-year-old veteran Vinny Testaverde, who had been brought to the Cowboys from the New York Jets by his former coach in the off-season.

Recovery from the surgery hampered Capriati's off-season preparation.

As with all Delaware state beaches, entrance is free during the off-season, but costs $ 4 for Delaware-tagged vehicles and $ 8 for out of state vehicles from 1 May to 31 October.

During the off-season, the team competes in various exhibition games and tournaments against college teams in Ontario, and sometimes teams from the National Collegiate Athletic Association.