The Chicago Cubs reacted strongly after two errors committed by their team during a recent MLB game. Pete Crow-Armstrong, head of Cubs Player Development, did not mince his words, calling these mistakes “genuinely laughable.” The statement surprised more than one observer of American baseball.
These two defensive errors weighed heavily on the final outcome of the game. The first, an inaccurate throw to first base, allowed the opposing team to score a run. The second, a miscommunication between two players, gifted the opposing team a free base. Mistakes that, according to Crow-Armstrong, should have been easily avoided. “We’re dealing with professional players, not beginners. These errors are unacceptable,” he added during an impromptu press conference. The Cubs, who are aiming for the playoffs this season, see these mistakes as a wake-up call. Their head coach has already announced corrective measures, including additional defensive drills. “We’re going to do everything we can to ensure this doesn’t happen again,” he assured. A reaction reminiscent of that of
FC Barcelona after a string of disappointing playoff performances, where Xavi Hernandez set a coaching record.