Richie In '09?

Mention the possibility of Rich Aurilla coming back in '09 and Giants fans will head for the hills. But, Chris Haft raises some good points in this week's Giants Mailbag:

Although the Giants' veterans are gradually fading from prominence, the team can use Aurilia or somebody like him to provide stability in the infield, which could be an extremely inexperienced group next year. Aurilia's ability to play all four infield spots makes him a potentially valuable backup. I wonder, though, whether Giants management views Jose Castillo as somebody who also could fill this role. As usual, the offseason will be intriguing.