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Jerry Reinsdorf hopes Harold Baines' Hall of Fame election helps designated hitters
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Tony La Russa once again defends Harold Baines' election to Hall of Fame - NBC Sports
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Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Failure by Committee: The Case Against Harold Baines, Hall of Famer - The Ringer
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Baines surprised by Hall of Fame election — many others, too
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Harold Baines debuts on Today's Game Era ballot
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Harold Baines debuts on Today's Game Era ballot
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The Hall of Fame may have a Harold Baines problem
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Harold Baines debuts on Today's Game Era ballot
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Former White Sox slugger Harold Baines inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
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