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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez is not worth the contract he wants
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez trade within division could change everything
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Latest benching proves Cubs dodged a bullet with Javy Baez
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Javier Baez Says Cubs Contract Extension Talks on Hold Due to COVID-19 Hiatus, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Cubs' Javy Baez on extension impasse: 'I'm just playing my game' - Chicago Sun-Times
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Javier Baez Should Benefit Greatly From the Mookie Betts Deal
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez is not worth the contract he wants
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MLB Rumors: Red Sox one of 'main teams' with Javier Baez interest – NBC Sports Boston
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The Cubs and Javier Baez are discussing a contract extension - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Detroit Tigers reportedly sign free agent SS Javier Baez to 6-year deal
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez wans to 'reach an agreement' with team