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Javier Baez suffered thumb injury in Opening Day celebration
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Baez, Lindor, Conforto with a lot to lose if Mets season tanks
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NY Mets' Javier Báez exits game against Phillies with left hip tightness.
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Javy Baez's Role Will Be So Interesting to See Develop in 2016 - Bleacher Nation
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New York Mets' Javier Baez placed on 10-day injured list with back spasms - ESPN
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Baez, Lindor, Conforto with a lot to lose if Mets season tanks
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The Mets' Thumbs-Down Incident Is About a Lot More Than Booing - The Ringer
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Javier Baez contract: Three reasons why the Tigers made risky signing - Sports Illustrated
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Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1 – KGET 17
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Javier Báez injured on swing