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Bregman’s signing comes on the heels of speculation regarding the Red Sox's willingness to invest heavily in free agency. The contract, averaging $40 million per year, is the highest annual salary he was offered, significantly surpassing other teams' six-year proposals. This decision underscores the Red Sox's commitment to jump into the mix of competitive baseball once more, showing they are not afraid to spend big to acquire talent.