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Javier Baez leaving Mets for six-year deal with Tigers
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Thumbs Down, Jewelry Gone: New York Mets Staff Search For Earring
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Column: Detroit Tigers will bring optimism to fans this season and earn playoff berth – Grand Valley Lanthorn
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez creates a question on defense for 2023
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Tigers' future at shortstop hinges on Javier Baez's season, then his decision
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Javier Baez benched by Tigers after back-to-back baserunning errors
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Detroit Tigers: Javier Baez having a strong finish to a disappointing season
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FANTASY FARE: Should Javier Baez's owners be concerned about his lack of plate discipline?
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Tigers' Baez dives on ball at second before pulling off slick double play from knees