This Sept. 2, 2000 file photo shows Atlanta Braves' Rafael Furcal reacts after hitting his first major league home run during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros, in Houston. Furcal is close to accepting a $30 million, three-year offer to return to the Atlanta Braves. The 31-year-old began his major league career with Atlanta, playing for the Braves from 2000-05. He spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Brett Coomer, File)

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