
Giants acquired 1B Ryan Garko from the Indians for LHP Scott Barnes.
Garko provides a substantial offensive upgrade over Travis Ishikawa, especially against left-handed hitters. The 28-year-old was batting .285/.362/.464 in Cleveland with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. He's cheap, and under team control through 2012. Garko might not be the answer to San Francisco's offensive struggles, but he'll no doubt help.
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