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Column: Javier Báez's play was once-in-a-lifetime stuff
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez is also on his way to New York
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Javier Baez's remarkable journey to postseason stardom
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Javier Báez rundown between first and home
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez should be early favorite for NL MVP
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Javier Baez, #ElMago, Chicago Cubs Win 5-3! @ Miller Park, 9/21/17
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Javy Báez FOOLS the Brewers' Defense for a bizarre run! El Mago
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