Rafael Furcal, reaching a preliminary deal with the Dodgers a day before baseball’s winter meetings, agrees to a $39 million, three-year contract to play shortstop in the City of Angels. The 28 year-old Dominican infielder was also strongly pursued by the Braves, his former team for the past six seasons, and the Cubs.

On December 4, 2005 — Rafael Furcal, reaching a preliminary deal with the Dodgers a day before baseball’s winter meetings, agrees to a $39 million, three-year contract to play shortstop in the City of Angels. The 28 year-old Dominican infielder was also strongly pursued by the Braves, his former team for the past six seasons, and the Cubs.

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