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First baseman Garko from Indians to Giants

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Cleveland Indians' Ryan Garko watches his single to left center in the first inning at SAFECO Field in Seattle on July 26, 2009. The Indians beat the Mariners 12-2. During the three game sweep of the Mariners, the Indians outscored the Mariners by a collective score of 31-6. (UPI Photo/Jim Bryant) 
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Published: July 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 (UPI) -- The San Francisco Giants got first baseman Ryan Garko from the Cleveland Indians Monday for minor league pitcher Scott Barnes.

Garko, 28, is hitting .285 with 11 homers and 39 RBI in 78 games this season. He was a third-round draft pick by the Indians in 2003. He's a career .283 hitter with 53 homers and 235 RBI.

Barnes, 21, is 12-3 with a 2.85 ERA in 18 starts for Single-A San Jose in the California League.

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