Paul Kinzer, Furcal's agent, indicated Wednesday that Furcal would likely make a decision by day's end.

The Dodgers were "in conversation" with Kinzer on Tuesday, with one source saying, "They are talking big-time."

Earlier Tuesday, it appeared that Furcal had all but decided to go back to the Braves, the team for whom he played his first six MLB seasons. Atlanta offered a three-year deal worth approximately $30 million, according to major-league sources, and included a vesting option for a fourth year that likely will push the potential value to $40 million. Furcal would still have to pass a physical before any deal can be approved.

The A's are believed to have made the high offer for Furcal — four years guaranteed in the $40 million range, according to major-league sources.

The Braves, however, made a late, rapid push for Furcal, who owns homes in Atlanta and Los Angeles and preferred to rejoin the Braves or stay with the Dodgers.

One rival executive said Monday night, "he will do whatever he can not to go to Oakland," citing Furcal's preference to be with one of his prior teams.