Smith said a pep talk from Giants catcher Buster Posey helped him refocus while sitting out: "He told me it was my responsibility to the team to get better." For Smith, that meant he would "recreate" his body with grueling sessions in the weight room.
That anecdote speaks at the makeup that Anthopoulos was talking about with Smith. The GM has been good with acquiring players who seem to fit. Now he's added a pitcher to his bullpen who knows how to post a low FIP. That's what the Braves needed.
