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Paul Sullivan: Is the Cubs' Javier Baez MVP talk real or just hype?

Last weekend's MVP chants at Wrigley Field for Javier Baez reflects how popular the Cubs star has become since coming up to the majors four years ago.

It's easy to forget Baez was the most hyped member of the original Core Four prospects, only to be bypassed by Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Addison Russell and others on the hype-o-meter.

"It's completely blown out of proportion," Jake Arrieta told me before Baez's debut in Coors Field. "He's an extremely good player. I would just like to see

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