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Javier Baez brings hope -- and urgency

Javier Baez brings power to the Cubs lineup, and potentially some urgency to the front office. AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Javier Baez was my eighth-ranked prospect in the minors before his call-up, a move precipitated by a nearly two-month run of improved results for the talented shortstop -- .309/.376/.619 since ending a five-game hitless streak June 15, with higher walk and contact rates than he showed in April and May. Baez has initially struggled with every promotion in his pro career so far, but