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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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A.J. Hinch on Detroit Tigers' 2022: 'Makes me want to find solutions
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Why the Detroit Tigers are benching Javier Baez again
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Javier Báez reports to first Spring Training with Tigers
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Tigers' Hinch sends 'message' by benching Javier Báez - Newsday
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Hinch: Keeping Javier Baez at shortstop next season 'a good outcome' for Tigers
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Tigers SS Javier Baez expected back on the field vs. Rockies
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Javier Báez reports to first Spring Training with Tigers
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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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Detroit Tigers stun White Sox on Javier Baez walk-off in opener
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Message delivered: Báez benched by Hinch, Tigers go on to snap 6-game skid