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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez reflects on Cubs, pre-COVID contract talks
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Detroit Tigers fans react as Javy Baez gets doubled off on routine
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Javier Báez hits grand slam during Tigers' 5-homer game
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Former Cubs star Javier Baez is a total dumpster fire at the plate
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Javy Báez recalls Anthony Rizzo trade, beginning of end for Cubs
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez hit by pitch on left hand, leaves game
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Baez's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Tigers to 3-1 win over Red Sox
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Detroit Tigers fans like, but don't love, Javier Baez deal
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Why the Javier Baez signing could be a mistake for the Detroit Tigers