C John Flaherty has been claimed off waivers by Cincinnati. Cliff Brantley was removed from waivers. John Habyan was placed on irrevocable waivers. Kevin Maas was placed on waivers. Andy Benes was put on the 15 Day DL. Released P Cliff Brantley. Released P John Habyan. Rudy Pemberton has been designated for assignment. Rudy Pemberton was placed on irrevocable waivers. Andy Benes has been signed to a contract extension, $480,000 per year, for 1 years. Geronimo Berroa has been signed to a contract extension, $1,080,000 per year, for 2 years.