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Mets get Báez, Williams from Cubs for outfield prospect - NBC Sports
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Thumbs down: Javy Baez's gesture to Mets fans also reflects his performance heading into free agency
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Kris Bryant, Javier Baez tendered contracts
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Mets remain far apart in talks
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Javier Báez Traded to Mets: How Deal Impacts New York's World Series Odds, Projections
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Javier Báez Agrees To Six-Year Deal With Detroit - Metsmerized Online
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Javier Baez: Shortstop wants to remain with Chicago Cubs
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MLB Rumors: Javy Baez reveals his top free agency destination
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Mets get Báez, Williams from Cubs for outfield prospect
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Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez trade within division could change everything
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Report: What Marcus Stroman, Javier Báez Could Draw In Free Agency - Sports Illustrated New York Mets News, Analysis and More
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Predictions for top MLB free agents
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