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Column: Where would Chicago Cubs be had they re-signed Javier Báez?
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Chicago Baseball – July-August 2018 Issue by Chicago Baseball - Issuu
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MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs trade Javy Báez, Kris Bryant, end an era
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Francisco Lindor, Javy Baez Apologize For Giving Mets The Thumbs
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