The Los Angeles Times reports that Rafael Furcal is taking part in rigorous workouts that include running zigzags and taking ground balls from third base coach Larry Bowa. "I felt much better than before," said Furcal, who last played May 5. "I can't wait to be on the field. I'll look like a little kid out there."Furcal is hopeful that he can start a minor league rehab assignment in Las Vegas next week.

The Los Angeles Times reports that Rafael Furcal is taking part in rigorous workouts that include running zigzags and taking ground balls from third base coach Larry Bowa. "I felt much better than before," said Furcal, who last played May 5. "I can't wait to be on the field. I'll look like a little kid out there."Furcal is hopeful that he could start a minor league rehab assignment in Las Vegas next week.

Furcal could start rehab assignment next week

Rafael Furcal increased his workout regiment, as he took grounders and threw from short to first, this according to the Los Angeles Times. "I'm tired from not having played for so long," Furcal said. The Dodgers veteran shortstop said that he hasn't been told by anyone that he might have to undergo surgery on his back if the latest round of treatment doesn't work.Furcal hasn't played since May 5, and there is still no timetable for his return.

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Furcal taking ground balls at short

Furcal now fine with rehab assignment

Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal, on the disabled list since May 13 -- retroactive to May 6 -- with back spasms, hit some balls Sunday and might begin a rehab assignment this week, according to MLB.com.