Cubs Weigh Pete Crow-Armstrong's Future After $70 Million Investment

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The Chicago Cubs are experiencing a resurgence this season following their missed playoff opportunity last year, yet they face several significant choices moving forward.

Initially, they must determine how aggressively to chase a long-term deal with MVP contender Kyle Tucker. Since acquiring him through a trade during his last year of arbitration eligibility, the Cubs will likely need to present an offer exceeding $500 million to retain him past this season.

Moreover, the team is also working on securing the rising young talent Pete Crow-Armstrong.

The Cubs put a pause on negotiations With Crow-Armstrong emerging strong with a batting average of .279, an on-base percentage of .313, and a slugging percentage of .553 along with 12 home runs, the situation remains active. However, following their proposal which escalated up to $70 million, the Cubs have chosen to keep negotiating, according to Jon Heyman from the New York Post.

According to Heyman, the Cubs are showing interest in National League Most Valuable Player contender Pete Crow-Armstrong during the season. Initially, they offered him a long-term contract ranging from $60 million to $70 million this spring. However, as his value increases dramatically, the team seems prepared to increase their offer accordingly.

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Previously, the Cubs used the contract values of young players such as Lawrence Butler, who signed for $65.5 million, and Ezequiel Tovar, who inked a deal worth $63.5 million, as benchmarks for Crow-Armstrong according to Heyman. However, with how well he’s performing this season, these comparables might not be relevant anymore.

The exact amount needed for the Cubs to secure Crow-Armstrong long-term remains uncertain. Currently, he isn’t eligible for arbitration until after the next two seasons. However, should Chicago wish to limit his possible short-term earnings significantly, they may find themselves needing to surpass the $100 million threshold.

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