Free agent 3B Al Smith has been signed to a contract of $3,500,000 per year, for 3 years. Released P Hal Brown. Al Smith was assigned to the active roster. Dick Welteroth has been designated for assignment. Dick Welteroth was placed on irrevocable waivers. Dick Welteroth was assigned to AA Chattanooga Lookouts. Dick Welteroth was removed from waivers.