When minor league pitching prospect Steve Johnson was traded to Baltimore as a part of the George Sherrill deal last summer, his father, former Orioles pitcher and current MASN and FM 105.7 employee Dave Johnson, cried on the air. He may be crying off the air now. On Thursday morning, the San Francisco Giants plucked Steve Johnson from the Orioles system in the Rule V draft. Johnson was left unprotected when the Orioles left him off the 40 man roster. Johnson was 3-2 at AA Bowie with a 2.84 ERA. In 145 total innings in '09, Johnson had 154 strikeouts. Johnson was coveted by the Orioles but not considered a top tier prospect in a system that is now loaded with pitching prospects. The Giants will have to carry Johnson on their roster or season or offer him back. The Orioles took a calculated risk in this situation and it does not seem to have worked in their favor. A quick glance at the Orioles 40 man roster reveals several minor league pitchers who were protected, including Luis Lebron, Chorye Spoone and Armando Garbino. O's scouts must rate these players higher than Johnson. Time will tell if they are correct. Also, shortstop Pedro Florimon Jr was protected in the draft. He is currently no better than 3rd on the team's depth chart at short. http://0rz.tw/NPfFn --

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