2015 Chicago Cubs

[cts50]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

With schwarber ripping it in TN he clearly needs an upgrade from the OS roster. Curious what you guys think are fair ratings as I haven't seen him play much. At this point he has bryant stats from his time in TN last year.

I have him at 85 potential

60/48 contact (R/L)
73/66 power
45 plate vision
77 plate discipline

I think everything else is untouched.

He is a 70 overall as a catcher. Becomes a 73 if you move him to LF


Reasoning behind upgrades:

In my roster, Bryant is at:

57/62 contact
87/86 power
32 vision
80 disc.


These ratings give Schwarber roughly the same contact skills, but slightly reduced. The power is obviously reduced and I think it is fair rating for him, yet I also think that part of me is being cautious with him and trying to keep him from becoming overrated.

The vision and discipline are pretty good numbers.

45 vision gives him the ability to limit strikeouts compared to Bryant, which is the way their numbers have played out (in AA at least).

77 discipline gives him a batters eye roughly equal to Bryant, which I believe is fair. Schwarber is taking a ridiculous amount of walks in AA right now, so a high discipline number seems to be warranted, even for a prospect.

These numbers seem to hold up to testing, as Schwarber progresses just about as well as one would expect him to.

[cts50]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

I also increased Russell's defensive ability, and hitting slightly.

Decreased just about everything about Castro.

Left Baez right about where he started.

Ian Happ is a 64 overall 2B with 80 potential.

Rizzo is an 89 overall with 80/75 contact, 80/75 power, and 55/80 vision/disc.

Upgraded Hammel slightly. 79 stamina, 65 H/9, 57 K/9, 72 BB/9, 65 HR/9....he has really been the ace of the Cubs staff so far in 2015.

Soler is at 61/59 con., 63/65 power, 35/62 vis/disp. with downgraded fielding and reaction, but an upgraded arm.

Increased Alcantara slightly in the field.

And I increased Montero's hitting ability against RHP.


My base was Willard's 1.2 revision.

[Figment]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

I also increased Russell's defensive ability, and hitting slightly.

Decreased just about everything about Castro.

Left Baez right about where he started.

Ian Happ is a 64 overall 2B with 80 potential.

Rizzo is an 89 overall with 80/75 contact, 80/75 power, and 55/80 vision/disc.

Upgraded Hammel slightly. 79 stamina, 65 H/9, 57 K/9, 72 BB/9, 65 HR/9....he has really been the ace of the Cubs staff so far in 2015.

Soler is at 61/59 con., 63/65 power, 35/62 vis/disp. with downgraded fielding and reaction, but an upgraded arm.

Increased Alcantara slightly in the field.

And I increased Montero's hitting ability against RHP.


My base was Willard's 1.2 revision.

One of the bigger ratings changes that seem to be getting overlooked by everyone are the stealing abilities and baserunning abilities of Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant. Does anyone have any good suggestions?

[ajc023]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

Cubs pitcher Donn roach do not have any service time.

[cts50]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

One of the bigger ratings changes that seem to be getting overlooked by everyone are the stealing abilities and baserunning abilities of Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant. Does anyone have any good suggestions?

Upgrade stealing ability and base running aggressiveness. I wouldnt add any speed for Rizzo, but maybe for Bryant.

[gocubsgo]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

any guys have a Yoervis Medina motion? thx in advance!

[zippy2212]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

any guys have a Yoervis Medina motion? thx in advance!

I'm using Glen Perkins. I based it off of videos of him. I don't like how he leans forward before coming set but everything else looked good.

[gocubsgo]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

I'm using Glen Perkins. I based it off of videos of him. I don't like how he leans forward before coming set but everything else looked good.

Zippy to the rescue!! as always thx bud!!

[zippy2212]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

No problem.

[cts50]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

Not exactly "2015 Chicago Cubs" topic...but....

I have been putting together an All-Time Cubs roster (ALL-TIME GREATS roster is the base, so the rest of the teams are all-time teams as well).

I added a ton of guys from 2008, 2003, and most of the 1969'ers were already in place. Also added some guys from 84 and 89 too.

SP
G. Maddux
F. Jenkins
R. Reuschel
3 Finger Brown
H. Vaughn
C. Passeau
R. Sutcliffe
C. Root
C. Zambrano
K. Wood
B. Hands
K. Holtzman
T. Lilly
J. Lieber
J. Marquis
O. Overall
S. Trashsel
R. Dempster
R. Harden
M. Prior

RP

Guy Bush
T. Abernathy
S. Marshall
M. Remlinger
A. Alfonseca
K. Farnsworth
L. Lancaster
K. Gregg

CP

L. Smith
B. Sutter
C. Marmol

C

G. Hartnett
J. Davis
R. Wilkins
R. Hundley
G. Soto

1B

C. Anson
D. Lee
F. Chance
A. Rizzo
M. Grace
P. Cavarretta
L. Durham
E. Banks (1969 version)
B. LaHair (I saw him on a roster and I couldnt resist lol)

2B

Ryno
B. Herman
J. Evers
M. DeRosa
M. Grudzielnek
G. Beckert
M. Fontenot

3B

#10
S. Hack
A. Ramirez
R. Coomer (He is the current radio guy and similar to LaHair, I saw him and couldnt resist).

SS

E. Banks
J. Tinker
R. Theriot
S. Dunston
D. Kessinger

LF

B. Williams
A. Soriano
R. Stehenson
G. Matthews
H. Sauer

CF

H. Wilson
A. Pafko
J. Cardenal
A. Phillips (I would love a Don Young CAP for the 69 team)
R. Johnson
F. Pie

RF

A. Dawson
S. Sosa
K. Cuyler
B. Nicholson
K. Fukudome
F. Schulte
J. Hickman


For those keeping track, yes, you can fill out a roster entirely with 2008 and 1969 lineups. 2003 and 1984, 1989 lineups are not as complete.

I have 11 more spots that are not filled yet.

If you have suggestions or comments, let me know.

[jmill]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

Only glaring omission I see is Moises Alou. Corey Patterson could also be added.

[cts50]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

Only glaring omission I see is Moises Alou. Corey Patterson could also be added.

Do you have any idea if there is a roster that I could find Patterson on?

I checked on a 2001 roster, but he wasnt on it. I have been looking for him.

[CBoller1331]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

Anybody have a better stance for Szczur?

[cardfan07]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

Anybody have a better stance for Szczur?

I like All Star 36

[gocubsgo]

Re: 2015 Chicago Cubs

I like All Star 36

good find!