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Not much in the past eight months could be described as “normal” for Lucas Giolito. He’s ready to change that Sunday.

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Lucas Gioloto sat at home all winter, waiting for the phone to ring. Nearly a month into the season, the call finally came -- from the San Diego Padres. The veteran right-hander is scheduled to make ...