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Javy Baez said thumbs-down celebration was message to booing Mets fans
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Reeling Mets suffer another loss on day of official elimination
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Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad
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NY Mets Thursday Thought: Losing Javier Baez is fine
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What MLB fans, media are saying on Javier Baez signing with
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Javier Báez's baserunning is the least of his issues - Bless You Boys
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At the Mets' Home Finale, Change Was in the Air - The New York Times
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Mets stars apologize to fans for thumbs-down fiasco
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Javier Báez, New York Mets Jab Fans With Thumbs-Down Gesture – NBC
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Báez hits slam, Cubs get boost from Mets errors in 16-4 romp
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Mets' Javier Baez out vs. Nationals, but team remains optimistic
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Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez Apologize as Mets Sweep
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Javier Báez keeps hitting in Mets loss to Phillies
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Tigers' Hinch sends 'message' by benching Javier Báez
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