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Balfour (knee) feels good after playing catch
Grant Balfour - R - Oakland Athletics
Feb. 19, 2013 - 3:15 PM ET

Grant Balfour felt "great" after playing catch Tuesday for the first time since last week's knee surgery.

Balfour was originally projected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks following the procedure, and he seems to be slightly ahead of schedule. Barring any setbacks, there's still a chance he could be ready for Opening Day.