I wanted to let everyone know that if you buy the right tool, it slides right out.
I went to NAPA and bought the big slide hammer they have ($85.00). It has a hook attachment that goes right thru the middle of the baffle and catches on the opposite end. It took me at most 6 slides to get the baffle out and it's not damaged.
Maybe this will help someone else in the future, at least that's my hope.
Richard