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Once again, infielder Rich Aurilia finds himself at a crossroads. If the Giants, as expected, promote Joe Martinez from Triple-A Fresno to start Wednesday's game against the Astros, they will have to clear a spot on the 40-man roster as they restore Martinez...
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