Twins acquire Pavano from Indians

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Cleveland Indians pitcher Carl Pavano pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseabll game in Toronto, July 22, 2009 REUTERS/Chris Roussakis

Cleveland Indians pitcher Carl Pavano pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseabll game in Toronto, July 22, 2009

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NEW YORK | Fri Aug 7, 2009 3:22pm EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Minnesota Twins added an experienced arm to their pitching staff by acquiring Carl Pavano from the Cleveland Indians, the Major League Baseball team said on Friday.

Cleveland will receive a player to be named later for the 33-year-old right-hander, who was 9-8 with a 5.37 ERA in 21 starts for the Indians this season.

Pavano's move to Minnesota comes just as the Twins are preparing for a key weekend series with American League Central division rivals the Detroit Tigers.

The former All-Star is 3-0 against the Tigers this season with a 1.93 ERA.

(Writing by Steve Keating in Toronto, editing by Ken Ferris)
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