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LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans
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Javier Baez has dream debut with Mets following trade from Cubs
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Cockcroft's fantasy baseball players to grab, avoid in 2021 - ESPN
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More Optimism: Javy Baez Felt Good After the Game Last Night - Bleacher Nation
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Dodgers' winning streak ends at nine with 7-2 loss to Mets - Los Angeles Times
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Local MLB update: Javy Baez gets the bat going again for Tigers
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Francisco Lindor, Javy Baez Apologize For Giving Mets The Thumbs-Down
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Javier Báez continues hot streak, gets key hit for Tigers
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Mets 'optimistic' Javier Baez injury not as serious as feared
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Javier Baez, Kris Bryant sign Chicago Cubs deals
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Scouts weigh in on Mets' addition of Javier Baez: 'The guy loves the spotlight so I think he'll thrive in New York
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As Mets' free fall continues, team searches for ways to turn season around
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Javier Báez scores winning run for Mets' walk-off win