Smith had hoped for an opportunity to go back home as a free agent, but more than that, he wanted a chance to play for a contender. On Thursday, he found his perfect situation. A free agent for the first time, Smith turned down the Giants' $17.8 million qualifying offer and instead signed a three-year deal with the NL East-champion Braves that guarantees him $39 million and includes a club option that could make it a $52 million deal.