Ask Javier Báez to rank the shortstops of his generation, and he’ll put Francisco Lindor at the top.
“He’s the best,” Báez said, “but I’m El Mago.”
He pointed at the camera with both hands and flashed a smile. The only thing missing was sparks shooting out of his magician’s fingers.
A two-game series between the Cubs and the Indians this week also meant the matchup of two of the best shortstops in the game: Báez and Lindor. It was also the reunion of two friends.
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