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Unapologetic Javier Baez does it all while honoring fallen loved ones
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Double thumbs up: Báez bolt caps rally, Mets then win again Florida & Sun News - Bally Sports
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Javier Báez, Francisco Lindor Apologize for Thumbs-Down Gesture - Metsmerized Online
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Mets' Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez apologize to those offended by their thumbs-down gestures - Newsday
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Mets condemn Javier Baez, other players for 'thumbs down' gesture
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Column: Will thumbs-down incident affect Javier Báez's future?
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Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez apologize to Mets fans for thumbs down - Sports Illustrated
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Javy Baez apologizes to fans for 'thumbs down' celebration, Mets Pre Game
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Mets' Javy Báez, Francisco Lindor apologize for thumbs-down gesture - The Athletic
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Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez apologize for thumbs down gesture: 'We just need to stay together
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Javy Báez Wishes He'd Found More Tactful Way To Express Desire For All Mets Fans To Eat S*** And Die : r/baseball
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Paul Sullivan: Giving Mets fans a thumbs down pretty much ends Javier Báez's future in New York. Will it affect the free-agent market for the ex-Chicago Cub?