11.   The Big Unit came back armed with a lively fastball, knee-buckling slider and pinpoint control that belied his extended absence.

12.   After an extended absence, he felt pain when he returned to the lineup Sunday at Milwaukee.

13.   His office appearances may ease the clamor over his extended absence and dampen speculation his health has worsened.

14.   Toronto left wing Sergei Berezin and defenseman Alexander Karpovtsev returned to the lineup after extended absences.