Any excitement over the Detroit Tigers pursuing Rafael Furcal to be their shortstop next season might have to be tempered with the following news.  According to SI.com's Jon Heyman, Furcal is looking for a long-term deal from his new team.

Multitalented free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal is said to be looking for a four-year deal, which is surely more than the Dodgers want to offer. 

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Furcal hit .357 for the year, and he looked healthy when he returned to play in the playoffs, but a source said the Dodgers were concerned after he took longer to return than was originally projected. 

I suppose this shouldn't be a surprise.  Players always want more years (and, of course, more money), and usually end up with the team willing to offer that.  But if each of Furcal's potential suitors are concerned about his health, it might be difficult for him to find a four-year deal.

Heyman finally mentions that the Tigers and Orioles make sense for Furcal, if the Dodgers bow out.  And if it's more a question of money, rather than years, Detroit has proven they're willing to be competitive in such a scenario.