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Cubs News: There's more to the story with the struggles of Javier Baez
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Former Cubs star Javier Baez benched after pair of lackadaisical mistakes
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Cubs offered Baez extension around $180M after '19?
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Javier Baez contract: Three reasons why the Tigers made risky signing - Sports Illustrated
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Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad
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Baez wants in-game video
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Examining trade chips in Cubs' quest to solidify rotation: Javier Báez - The Athletic
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