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Javier Báez marks the biggest addition in the Tigers' rise to contention: 'We're gonna have magic' - The Athletic
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The Detroit Tigers should have signed this shortstop instead of Javier Baez
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Why the Detroit Tigers are benching Javier Baez again
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Predicting where top MLB free agents will land amid winter meetings
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez — lots to like with 1 big negative
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The Tigers sign up for the spectacular and infuriating Javier Báez experience - The Athletic
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Detroit Tigers to sign Javier Baez to $140 million contract
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Patrick Mahomes: Detroit Tigers Legend
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Javier Baez is leading the Detroit Tigers
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Detroit Tigers fans like, but don't love, Javier Baez deal
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Can Tigers' Javier Baez salvage this season -- and maybe even his $140 million contract?
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Astros to pick No. 1 again in 2013
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Carlos Correa Deal Opens New Options for the Detroit Tigers