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The Dodgers have announced that Rafael Furcal will have back surgery. The procedure, a microdiscectomy, all but ends his season since the recovery time will have him out until at least early September, raising questions about whether he could get his swing back in time to have any impact. The Dodgers will proceed as if he will play, though their record and the play of their other ... [link]

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Sabathia Sweepstakes update and other rumors
Published 7/3/2008 by battlekow at Brew Crew Ball
... in acquiring him: Right now, the Red Sox and Rays essentially have no interest in completing a trade for C.C. Sabathia, because of other concerns. For Boston there may be a developing need for a bat, depending on how David Ortiz recovers from his wrist injury, as well as bullpen help, and for Tampa Bay the priority is going to be a right-handed hitting outfielder -- someone like the Pirates' Xavier Nady -- and perhaps some bullpen help.In other news, both the Dodgers and the Blue Jays need a shortstop, with the Jays potentially reciprocating with ...

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