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Javier Báez on improving his leadership in 2020
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Chicago Cubs Face Big Decisions Around Impending Free Agents Baez
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Cubs: Will Javier Baez's next contract top $200 million?
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Cubs' Javy Baez on extension impasse: 'I'm just playing my game
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Báez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last season
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Baez thinks Lindor's big deal will help other shortstops
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How Detroit Tigers, Javier Baez structured six-year contract
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Anthony Rizzo says he wants to focus on the team — not contract
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