OAKLAND -- While starting pitching was the main priority for the A's this offseason, catcher was another question mark.
With last season's starter Jonathan Lucroy signing with the Angels, Oakland is left with just Josh Phegley and Chris Herrmann on the 40-man roster. Although there was some discussion earlier this offseason of the A's adding a proven starting catcher in free agency, the team now appears set to enter spring training without one.
"I think Chris and Josh provide a good platoon," said A's general manager David Forst. "Beau Taylor's got some experience, and obviously, we believe Sean (Murphy) is close.