Rafael Furcal, SS - St. Louis Cardinals (#15)

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Birthdate: 10/24/77
Signed: Amateur Free Agent (Dominican Repbulic) - November 1996 (ATL)
Acquired: Trade (LAD) - July 2011
2013 Salary: $7,000,000
Service Time: 12.000 (pre-2012)
Contract: 2 years, $14M (2012-2013)
Major League Debut: 4/4/2000
Bats: S
Throws: R
Height: 5-8
Weight: 185

Latest Player Updates
03/22/13 - placed on 15-Day DL (Tommy John surgery)
08/31/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (strained elbow)
12/10/11 - agreed to two-year deal
10/31/11 - club option declined for 2012
07/31/11 - acquired from Dodgers
LAD
07/03/11 - activated from 15-Day DL (LAD)
06/04/11 - placed on 15-Day DL (strained oblique-LAD)
05/22/11 - activated from 15-Day DL (LAD)
04/12/11 - placed on 15-Day DL (LAD)
04/11/11 - out 4-6 weeks with a broken thumb (LAD)

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MLB Awards and Honors
2011 World Series Championship (STL)
2010 NL All-Star
2003 NL All-Star
2000 NL Rookie of the Year