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Javier Báez gives thumbs down to Mets fans and updates on other
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Javy Baez makes sense for Mets; would Kris Bryant be better?
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Javier Báez, embattled Mets walk in with an apology, walk off with
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Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez Apologize as Mets Sweep
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Tigers' Hinch sends 'message' by benching Javier Báez - Newsday
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Javier Báez scores winning run for Mets' walk-off win
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Javier Baez 'day-to-day' after exiting Mets' loss with left hip
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Boo who? Javier Baez says Mets flashing thumbs down on fickle fans
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Baez hoping to stock a museum with his home run bats
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Javier Báez scores winning run for Mets' walk-off win
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NY Mets thumbs down: Javier Baez caps win over Marlins
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Javier Báez, New York Mets Jab Fans With Thumbs-Down Gesture – NBC