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If Javier Baez is out for the stretch run, who steps into his shoes? - ESPN
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Javier Báez – Sun Sentinel
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Javier Baez shows off huge new Cubs World Series tattoo
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Armour: Cubs lose, but Javy Baez remains compelling October theater
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New York Mets acquire star SS Javier Baez from Chicago Cubs for OF prospect - ESPN
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Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
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Javier Báez, Baseball Wiki
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On this date 9 years ago, El Mago began a new era of Chicago Cubs baseball with one swing – NBC Sports Chicago
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Javier Baez: “This is a game. It's not as serious as a lot of people take it. - NBC Sports
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Cubs trade Javier Báez
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World Series 2016: Taken a draft pick apart, Javy Baez, Francisco Lindor remain close
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Javier Baez, Addison Russell help Cubs within one win of World Series - Sports Illustrated
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Former Arlington Country Day standout Javier Baez's star keeps rising for Chicago Cubs