Cubs Finalizing Extension With Pete Crow-Armstrong

The Cubs and star middle fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are finalizing an extension, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Once the deal is full, the Cubs can have one of many sport’s finest defensive gamers signed for the lengthy haul.

Chicago tried to get a deal achieved with Crow-Armstrong throughout final yr’s Spring Training. He was coming off a modest .237/.286/.384 season as a rookie, however the Cubs clearly felt he had one other gear offensively. There has by no means been any doubt concerning the elite middle discipline protection.

The sides could not attain an settlement final spring. Crow-Armstrong’s asking worth has actually jumped 12 months later. He took an enormous step ahead from an influence perspective, connecting on 31 residence runs with 72 extra-base hits general. He stole 35 bases, making him one in all seven gamers to go 30-30 final yr. He additionally led all outfielders with 24 Outs Above Average, whereas tying for second amongst middle fielders (behind Ceddanne Rafaela) with 15 Defensive Runs Saved.

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