Cardinals Close In On Rafael Furcal Trade By Tim Dierkes 1:40pm: Talks have progressed to the point that the two teams are close to seeking approval from Furcal regarding his no-trade rights, reports Scott Miller of CBS Sports. 1:00pm: While the two teams are discussing Furcal in-depth, Jon Paul Morosi tweets that Furcal hasn't decided yet whether he'd waive his 10-and-5 rights. SATURDAY, 12:00pm: Though Furcal has no-trade protection, he's open to a deal to the Cardinals, tweets Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The two teams continue to talk. FRIDAY, 8:35pm: The Cardinals have had conversations with the Dodgers regarding Rafael Furcal, reports MLB.com's Matthew Leach. 6:34pm: The Cardinals are prioritizing a trade for a shortstop, tweets Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Strauss hears it's more likely than not that GM John Mozeliak pulls off a deal before Sunday's deadline, and feels that the rumored move is a difference-maker. Difference-making shortstops are hard to come by in this trade market, unless the Marlins decide to listen on Hanley Ramirez or the Mets on Jose Reyes. The names I'd expect to be available are not nearly as exciting: Jamey Carroll and Rafael Furcal. The Astros are telling some teams Clint Barmes is not available, tweets MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. --

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