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A look back at last year's Big 5 free-agent shortstops
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Carlos Correa's free agency decisions has a big Cubs clue
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Carlos Correa opting out, could Detroit Tigers swoop in and sign him?
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Why the Javier Baez signing could be a mistake for the Detroit Tigers
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MLB on FOX - Javier Báez is close to signing a 6-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, per Jon Morosi
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Carlos Correa is a 28-year-old superstar. Which MLB teams could sign him?
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MLB Rumors: Red Sox one of 'main teams' with Javier Baez interest – NBC Sports Boston
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Is Carlos Correa still an option in free agency for the Detroit Tigers?
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Why the Detroit Tigers are benching Javier Baez again
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Detroit is signing one of the top shortstops of this free agent class - Beyond the Box Score
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Detroit Tigers wanted Carlos Correa but would not meet his price tag
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