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The St. Louis Cardinals recalled prize prospect Oscar Taveras from Triple-A Memphis and plugged him right into the lineup to make his major league debut against the Giants. ''You know what I'm supposed to do is downplay it, right?'' manager Mike Matheny said before Saturday's game. ''I'd be lying to you to say I wasn't excited for him.'' The 21-year-old Taveras didn't downplay it, either. I know when I hit for the first time, with the fans, it'll be awesome for me.'' Taveras batted sixth and played right field.
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