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Javier Báez, Tigers frustrated by strike zone in loss to A's
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Tigers' Hinch sends 'message' by benching Javier Báez
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Javier Baez notches 25-25 season for Tigers, but it's not what you think
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Detroit Tigers fans react to Javier Báez turning it around since being benched: When Javy is on one, there is no better hitter in baseball
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Why the Detroit Tigers are benching Javier Baez again
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Why the Detroit Tigers are benching Javier Baez again
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Why the Detroit Tigers signed Javier Baez, not Carlos Correa
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Struggling Javier Baez hears boos at home: 'We've got to focus on solutions'
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Javier Báez, AJ Hinch ejected in Tigers loss to Athletics
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HERE COME THE UNCAGED
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Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez to miss third straight game
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Javier Báez on why he signed with the Tigers
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Tigers' Hinch sends 'message' by benching Javier Baez in win vs Blue Jays
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Javier Báez reports to first Spring Training with Tigers
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez on boos: 'It's frustrating for them