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Why the Cubs and Anthony Rizzo are at an impasse in contract
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Column: What to pay Javier Baez if Fernando Tatis got $340M?
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Javier Báez was reportedly offered $160-$170 million in a longterm
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Report: Opening Day deadline exists for Cubs-Javier Baez extension
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Detroit Tigers reportedly sign free agent SS Javier Baez to 6-year
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Cubs Rumors: Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez Contract Extensions
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Baez admits celebrity life took its toll after World Series win
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Coronavirus pandemic slows contract talks between Javier Baez
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Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
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Former Cubs reliever joins Javier Baez in new MLB city
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