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Detroit Tigers agree to multiyear deal with free-agent shortstop Javier Baez, source says - ESPN
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Detroit is signing one of the top shortstops of this free agent class - Beyond the Box Score
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The Detroit Tigers should have signed this shortstop instead of Javier Baez
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Inside Detroit Tigers' deal with 'top target' Javier Baez
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Comparing shortstop Javier Báez to other Detroit Tigers
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Tigers shortstop benched after baserunning blunder
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Top Detroit Tigers Free Agent Targets after Javier Báez
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Detroit Tigers to sign Javier Baez to $140 million contract
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A look back at last year's Big 5 free-agent shortstops
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Detroit Tigers reportedly sign free agent SS Javier Baez to 6-year deal
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Should we be concerned about Detroit Tigers' shortstop Javier Baez?
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Inside Detroit Tigers' deal with 'top target' Javier Baez
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Inside Detroit Tigers' deal with 'top target' Javier Baez
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Tigers' future at shortstop hinges on Javier Baez's season, then his decision
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Detroit Tigers reportedly sign free agent SS Javier Baez to 6-year deal