Furcal still not close

Although club officials remain hopeful, it looks like Rafael Furcal might not be ready by Saturday. He played catch with Stan Conte at about 75 feet this morning and threw very gingerly, even grimacing on some of the throws. That little hop step required to make a long throw like that? He took that step almost in slow motion. And he has yet to run at all. Even though he says he'll be ready as soon as he can run. club officials might want him to run for a couple of days just to make sure. He won't be rushed back, that's for sure, because the Dodgers can't afford to lose him long term. There isn't much depth at that position, at least a player of his caliber.