MESA, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants reliever Will Smith is very familiar with catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who the A’s have reportedly signed to a one-year deal.
Having played together with the Brewers from 2014-16, Smith associated Lucroy’s ability to handle a pitching staff up there with elite names like Buster Posey and Salvador Perez, two catchers Smith has also had the chance to work with in his career.
“He controlled our starters and the bullpen real well,” Smith said. “He knew what we worked with and what we liked to throw with two strikes. He did his homework.