Eric Thames joins Brewers, who cut Chris Carter
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Free agent Eric Thames agreed Tuesday to a $16 million, three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, who cut first baseman Chris Carter after a 41-homer season that tied for the National League lead.