The deal was done, but the paperwork didn't go through until 3:59, ... That's when the fax went through -- and I have proof of that.

But it did take a while to get the fax in.

That's what's behind the sense of urgency that's here . . . we're all on the clock.

We're getting closer to something we're comfortable with.

We'll try to take that extra million-one and spend it wisely in the free-agent market. I'm satisfied that the move we made today is the right move for us.

That's how our team has approached it the whole month. It's a grind, and we're grinding it.