Why sign the players he has if he's not going to give them a run in the side?

Players can only sign a contract for up to seven years.

Just because a player signed doesn't mean he ever played for that team.

That player can then sign a new contract with any team.

Last Wednesday, five players alone signed for a total of $32.7 million.

A player can only sign two 10-day contracts with the same team in one season.

The player signed a contract which will last until 2012.

Eight new players signed for the club, and eleven left during the season.

Most players sign a one- to two-year contract when they make the team.

With the players around Joseph signed, the framework for a deal would seem to be set.