Analyzing the San Francisco Giants’ Acquisition of Ryan Garko

After a dismal 3-7 road trip to begin the second-half of the season, Giants GM Brian Sabean had enough of his team's horrid offense and brought in a new bat. Before the Giants got their homestand under way against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, the had acquired first-baseman Ryan Garko from the Cleveland Indians. In exchange, the Giants sent class A pitcher Scott Barnes to the Indians.

However, unless this trade is a precursor for more deals to come by the end of July, Giants fans shouldn't increase their expectations for this season. So far on the year, Garko is hitting .285/.362/.450 with 11 HR and 39 RBI in 78 games.

If the former Indian were to appear in the same amount of games this season as he did last year (141) then he is currently on pace for 19-20 HR and...

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