John Antonoff/Sun-Times
PEORIA, Ariz. — Pete Crow-Armstrong is only 23 and has accomplished a lot for his age, but he’s already well-versed in falling short of team objectives.
It happened to the Cubs in a tight best-of-five playoff series against the Brewers last year. It happened when a favored Team USA lost to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic this year.
When only one champion is crowned, that leaves a crowded elevator for everyone else to cram into and find their next floor. Armstrong pushed the button for the one up top, but it’s a 162-game ride to get there for him and the Cubs, who will open the regular season in five days after an unconventional spring training.