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Baker starts fast in TE race

Former Jet making big strides learning offense

Chris Baker, who has been working on his timing with Tom Brady, hopes to get his hands on the starting tight end spot. (Steven Senne/Associated Press)

By Christopher L. Gasper

Globe Staff / August 20, 2009

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Tight end Chris Baker said his transition to the Patriots is a work in progress. He made strides last Thursday in the first exhibition game, catching both of Tom Brady’s touchdown passes (a 4-yarder and a 9-yarder) in a 27-25 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. (Full article: 777 words)