Pete Crow-Armstrong quickly proved the Cubs prescient with his MVP season following a contract extension. Elsewhere in the NL Central, the Reds have had no such luck with their own MVP candidate.
Brandon Glick of Cubbies Crib argues that the Chicago Cubs hold a significant contractual advantage over the Cincinnati Reds regarding their respective superstars. Pete Crow-Armstrong signed a team-friendly six-year extension with an average annual salary below $20 million before a 40-40 campaign, locking in his prime for the Cubs at an affordable rate.
In contrast, the writer notes the Reds face financial constraints with Elly De La Cruz, who previously declined an offer larger than Joey Votto's 10-year, $225 million deal. Glick highlights that Cincinnati may be pressured to trade De La Cruz before his team control ends in 2029.
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