11.   It came Tuesday, when the news came that pitcher Kerry Wood would have to undergo major reconstructive elbow surgery.

12.   John Franco waved for Hundley, two days removed from reconstructive elbow surgery and in street clothes in the stands, to join his teammates on the field.

13.   John Smoltz is out at least until May following a stall in his comeback from reconstructive elbow surgery.

14.   Keep a close eye on second baseman Randy Velarde, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery.

15.   On Tuesday, in light of losing Jason Isringhausen for the season after reconstructive elbow surgery, the team acknowledged it could no longer afford to ignore outside help.

16.   Osuna has pitched in five games this season and had agreed to have reconstructive elbow surgery before changing his mind a month ago.

17.   Piazza also has been given assurances that he will be catcher when incumbent Todd Hundley returns from reconstructive elbow surgery next month.

18.   The Diamondbacks could also get another boost if reliever Matt Mantei comes back strong from reconstructive elbow surgery.

19.   The Mets offered Oliver a one-year contract, to fill in at catcher until Todd Hundley recovers from reconstructive elbow surgery.

20.   While the words were flying, Hundley was sitting because of reconstructive elbow surgery.