SF Giants owner Charles Johnson is an unparalleled supporter of the republican party in pro sports. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
The SF Giants swung a trade on Friday by acquiring pitching prospect Michael Plassmeyer from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Matt Wisler. The Giants designated Wisler for assignment earlier in the week, but they were able to work out a trade prior to his release.
The addition of Wisler did not pay dividends for San Francisco but it was a worthy risk. In a lot of ways, Plassmeyer fits the type of pitcher that the front office targets.