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New York Mets acquire star SS Javier Baez from Chicago Cubs for OF prospect - ESPN
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Chicago Cubs: Don't confuse Jeffrey Baez with Javier Baez
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez' unselfishness has led to his growth
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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The Chicago Cubs' Javier Báez Can Do Everything - The Atlantic
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Javier Báez was reportedly offered $160-$170 million in a longterm deal in 2020 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Young Cubs filling in gaps nicely
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Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez reportedly turned down massive contract offer
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Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers