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The Tigers saw red flags in Javier Báez before they signed the shortstop to a six-year, $140 million contract.

El Mago does have some experience in center, albeit before he ever made much of an impact for the Cubs. The Tigers best-case scenario is one where Baez's time in an unfamiliar position is limited.