Dodgers' Furcal returning next week?

[cruzg24]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal(notes) has been out of action since April 11 with a broken left thumb, but the team should expect him back fairly soon as he will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
He should only need about 25-30 at-bats before being ready to return to the majors, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said, the site reports. However, the 33-year-old Furcal's thumb still feels tender when he swings the bat right-handed.
"I don't think it will be another two weeks. We're talking about days," Mattingly said, according to the site. "He feels better every day. He's been hitting right-handed soft toss. He's been out a while and I'd like him to be sharp when he gets back. The biggest thing is for him to be comfortable."

Source: MLB.com

 

[Mexi]

great news

Jamey Carroll has been awesome again this season (2nd in MLB amongst SS in OBP)
but I;m really tired of seeing Aaron Miles' name everyday in the dodger line-up

and if he's healthy and we slide, we can trade him
FA after this year

 

[cruzg24]

Furcal played pretty well last year, I expect more of the same from him. Maybe Furcal is what the Dodgers need to get to 1st in the division, who knows.