MIAMI -- Rafael Furcal will try to make his comeback from elbow surgery with the Miami Marlins. Jerry Rice Womens Jersey . The free-agent infielder and the Marlins have agreed to terms on a contract, two people familiar with the situation said Thursday. Both people confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it hadnt been finalized. In addition, one of the people said, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia passed his physical, and his $21 million, three-year deal with Miami was completed. The 36-year-old Furcal, a three-time All-Star and the 2000 NL Rookie of the Year, sat out this season after undergoing elbow ligament-replacement surgery in March. He made the NL All-Star team as a starter at shortstop in 2012, when he batted .264 in 121 games for the Cardinals. Furcal is a 13-year veteran and a .281 career hitter with 314 stolen bases. Hes expected to compete for a starting job at second base even though he has played only 36 games at the position, most recently in 2004. Miami already has youngster Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop. Earlier in his career, Furcal had one of the strongest infield arms in the game. The Marlins finished last in the majors in 2013 in runs and hitting, and their second basemen combined to bat only .235. Donovan Solano started the most games there and batted .249. With the winter meetings next week, the Marlins remain in the market for help at third base. The speedy Furcal spent his first six seasons in Atlanta and the next 5 1/2 with the Los Angeles Dodgers before they traded him to St. Louis, where he helped the Cardinals win the 2011 World Series. Maxx Crosby Raiders Jersey . The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made. By releasing Bailey, the Broncos would open up cap space with the 12-time Pro Bowl player scheduled to make around $10 million next season. Lester Hayes Raiders Jersey . The No. 5 Aztecs held Burton, the Mountain Wests leading scorer, to 11 points, 10 below his average, in beating the Wolf Pack 73-58 on Saturday night. http://www.shoptheraidersonline.com/Elite-John-Matuszak-Raiders-Jersey/ . The Vancouver coach and an announced sellout crowd of 18,910 watched in dismay as the Canucks lost 7-4 to the New York Islanders on Monday night by squandering a 3-0 lead in the third period.Catalans Dragons coach Laurent Frayssinous is staying grounded as his team bid to hit the Super League summit for the first time when they face St Helens at Langtree Park on Thursday night Barrie v Terry Podcast The pundits discuss Blake Sollys departure and preview this weekends fixtures The buoyant French outfit were outside the top eight last April but they will draw level with First Utility Super League leaders Warrington if they can complete a sixth straight win in the competition.We dont look at where we are in the table. We want to perform every week and thats our goal, to be a better team week in, week out, said Frayssinous. Obviously we are in a good place but it will be a very tough challenge to play against Saints, especially in the UK.Frayssinous believes the Dragons have discovered the formula that has enabled them to shed their notoriously shaky away form.Weve spent a lot of time with the boys, especially in pre-season, talking about what we need to do to improve away and at the moment its working well for us, he said.The club invested a lot in a private jet and the preparation during the week has been changed, so theres plenty of small details but all the players have worked hard on it.The loss of Eloi Pelissier to a two-match ban, allied to an injury to Paul Aiton, has left the Dragons without a specialist hooker but the return from injury of Todd Carney, captain Rémi Casty and Justin Horo means he is otherwise able to select from full strength squad. Rémi Casty will return from injury for Thursdays match St Helens arre currently mid-table in sixth, but head into Thursdays game off the back of a 25-22 victory over Super League leaders Warrington. Bo Jackson Raiders Jersey. Head Coach Keiron Cunningham is well aware of the Dragons form and threats.Theyre going really good, Cunningham said. I thought they would have done that from the start with the way they signed.Theyve spent a lot of money this year on some real good quality players. Theyre on the crest of a wave at the minute. Its going to be a tough game but were very confident.Cunningham welcomes back experienced prop Lama Tasi but with multiple injuries will still be relying on the clubs promising youngsters to deliver in Round 11. Matty Dawson scoring for St Helens against Warrington Wolves in Round 10 Weve still seven or eight on the sidelines so its still not a great situation to be in but the kids did us proud, said Cunningham.Anybody that strings a few games together at the minute are shooting up the table. As you saw at the weekend, it seems like everybody is beating everybody. Your so-called top four are non-existent any more. Its the top 12.St Helens: Kyle Amor, Jack Ashworth, Ricky Bailey, Matty Dawson, Theo Fages, Joe Greenwood, Morgan Knowles, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Shannon McDonnell, Jack Owens, Greg Richards, James Roby, Andre Savelio, Jake Spedding, Lama Tasi, Jordan Turner, Alex Walmsley, Luke Walsh, Jon WilkinCatalan Dragons: Louis Anderson, Jason Baitieri, Thomas Bosc, Julian Bousquet, Jodie Broughton, Todd Carney, Rémi Casty, Alrix Da Costa, Vincent Duport, Olivier Elima, Tony Gigot, Justin Horo, Krisnan Inu, Willie Mason, Gregory Mounis, Richie Myler, Pat Richards, Glenn Stewart, Dave TaylorWatch Saints take on the Dragons from 7.30pm on Thursday on Sky Sports 2. Watch the action for £6.99 with a NOW TV day pass. ' ' '