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Red Sox sign ex-Brewers slugger Jake Bauers to four-year deal: Report

On Friday morning, it was reported that the Boston Red Sox were “hunting for power” to bolster their lineup. Just hours later, Craig Breslow and Co. found their big bat. The Red Sox signed former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Bauers hit .266 with 26 home runs, 86 RBI, and an .874 OPS in 144 regular-season games with the World Series champions last season. His success continued in the…