San Francisco Giants: Will Ryan Verdugo Be a Rare Mistake by Brian Sabean?

Brian Sabean has made many trades over his 14 years as the San Francisco Giants GM, and most have not hurt the team. 

Sabean recently traded Jonathan Sanchez to the Kansas City Royals for Melky Cabrera.

Most baseball folks would agree the two principals in the trade needed to change teams and that the Giants and Royals both take on similar risk. 

The Giants threw in left-handed pitcher Ryan Verdugo in the deal and no one knows what the future holds for him.  He could become a force in the league or wrap his career up in the minor leagues. 

His is the unknown, the risk, albeit calculated, in a seemingly small trade.