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Just when it seemed things could not get wackier in these parts, Pablo Sandoval is going to take groundballs at shortstop.

"He's got good hands and a good first step," manager Bruce Bochy said Friday before the Giants opened a three-game series against the Phillies at AT&T Park.

Until Alen Hanson returns from his hamstring injury, probably early next week, Sandoval will be the only backup infielder.