My Cubs bretheren.

[Gagnon39]

I'm not sure if there's some team-specific franchise threads somewhere (I looked) so if there is just point me in the right direction.

I'm curious for those of you using the Cubs like I am, who are you using as your backup first baseman? I've got Mike Olt at Triple-A Iowa so he's not an option for me. I really need to give Rizzo a day off. I've been thinking about either David Ross, Chris Coghlan, or Welington Castillo.

[Jr.]

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David Ross is probably your best bet. I think he's the only other player on the roster that has any experience at 1B

[Gagnon39]

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I've been waiting to see what the Cubs do in real life but Rizzo's played every inning thus far.

[Eddie2288]

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I play Bryant at first. It was something mentioned by Joe Maddon when he pinch ran for Rizzo earlier in the year so thats what I am going with

[Shuckman]

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I personally do use Mike Olt but since he is not a option for you try Kris Bryant. Castillo would be a stretch and I would not try Ross.

[HypoLuxa13]

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LaStella maybe? Or do you have him in AAA also?

[Unlucky 13]

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I'm playing in 2017, so my roster is somewhat different from 2015 real life, but when I've given Rizzo a breather, I've played Bryant there once, and I have Dan Volgebach on my roster as a left handed power bat on the bench. I haven't done it yet, but I imagine Kyle Schwarber could play first ok. I also signed ARam as a free agent, and use him as my backup 3B and RH PH, and I'm sure he could play first too.

*I play Bryant in LF as his primary position, and use Russell at 3B and Baez at 2B.

[Gagnon39]

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I haven't really considered Bryant at first base since he's being considered and getting time in the outfield. I have LaStella at Triple-A Iowa.

I went with David Ross at first last night but may still consider Bryant the next time Rizzo needs a rest.

[zippy2212]

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I'd go with Coghlan. I believe he is the Cubs super sub these days or maybe Herrera. I think Coghlan might have even played a little 1B last year in Iowa.

[mgarcia6]

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I'm in 2015 myself. Carried over from last year with the hybrid rosters. As of right now, I don't have a backup 1B on my roster.