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Javier Baez, Cubs Reportedly Negotiating Long-Term Contract Extension

The Chicago Cubs and shortstop Javier Baez have reportedly started discussions about a long-term contract extension.

Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday a new deal for Baez, who's under team control through 2021 via arbitration, is "much more feasible" than getting an extension done with third baseman Kris Bryant (another potential 2022 free agent).

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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