Sources: Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong finalizing extension
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Key Points:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are close to finalizing a long-term contract extension after his breakout season, which included a Gold Glove award and the team's first 30-30 season since 1995.
- At 23, Crow-Armstrong established himself as the best defensive center fielder in baseball and showed strong offensive potential, highlighted by a first half with 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases.
- Despite a second-half offensive slump, the Cubs remain confident in his MVP-caliber talent, viewing the dip as an anomaly rather than a trend.
- Originally a 2020 first-round pick by the Mets, Crow-Armstrong was traded to the Cubs in 2023, a move that quickly proved favorable for Chicago as he excelled in the minors and major leagues.
- While his plate discipline needs improvement—evidenced by a low on-base percentage and high strikeout rate—Crow-Armstrong's elite defense, baserunning, and overall high potential make him a cornerstone for the Cubs' future.
