Javy Baez: 'measuring stick' series not measure of long season. originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ST. LOUIS — It's still May. It's still early in what promises to be a long season. 'Longer than anybody thinks,' said Cubs shortstop Javy Báez. But is it possible the demise of the Cubs and their competitive window has been greatly exaggerated? If not, how does anyone explain their 8-1 record against the National League-favorite Dodgers, NL East-leading Mets and NL Central-leading Cardinals — after their 2-1 victory over the Cards in 10 innings on Báez's two-run homer Sunday night? And if so, how does anyone explain the 16-21 record against everyone else they've played this year? 'We're still going to have ups and downs during the season,' Báez said.

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