Summary
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong says he does not hold any grudge against the New York Mets for trading him. He believes the trade to the Cubs worked out well for him and understands why the Mets made that decision.
Key Facts
- Pete Crow-Armstrong was drafted by the New York Mets with the 19th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
- He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in a deal that involved Javier Báez and Trevor Williams going to the Mets.
- After the trade, Crow-Armstrong had a strong season with 31 home runs and 35 stolen bases.
- Crow-Armstrong appeared on a podcast, saying he understood why the Mets traded him and holds no bad feelings.
- He mentioned it was a significant risk for the Cubs to trade for him since he had played only six professional games at the time.
- The Cubs and Mets both aim to compete against top teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League title.
