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A look at the career of Javier Baez, new Detroit Tigers shortstop
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All-Star shortstop Javier Baez agrees to 6-year, $140M deal with
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez sits out two games as struggles pile up
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Javier Báez tosses between his legs for out
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Detroit Tigers: Is Javier Báez a better option for the shortstop hole?
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Detroit Tigers SS Javier Báez bouncing back after injury
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MLB commentator left speechless after slamming batsman during at
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Javier Báez plays shortstop first Tigers Spring Training game
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Javier Báez tosses between his legs for out