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Chicago Cubs: Rushing Javier Baez back does no good for anyone

In his first game back from injury, the Chicago CubsJavier Baez was BACK. He wasted no time, hitting two home runs in his return, and immediately the internet chatter began about when he would be up to take Starlin Castro‘s place. I could go on for days about why that’s not a good idea, but let’s keep it to the most simplistic of reasons. Javy isn’t ready.

When Baez was thrust into the spotlight last season, he initially responded as many expected–or at least hoped he would.