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SportsCenter on X: Javy Baez on the thumbs down sign Mets players have been flashing to the crowd after their hits: When we don't get success, we're going to get booed. So
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NY Mets: Potential fallout of re-signing Javier Baez
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Mets' woes continue as Javier Baez exits game early
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Javier Báez scores winning run for Mets' walk-off win
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Javier Báez scores winning run for Mets' walk-off win
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Javier Báez traded to Mets