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Detroit Tigers agree to multiyear deal with free-agent shortstop Javier Baez, source says - ESPN
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Detroit Tigers lose in 10th inning on Javier Báez error, walk-off bunt
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New Detroit Tigers SS Javier Baez a well-rounded champion
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Javier Báez is back, for now - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers players in 2023 World Baseball Classic: Eight picked
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A look at the career of Javier Baez, new Detroit Tigers shortstop
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Javier Báez ready for Detroit Tigers after World Baseball Classic
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