But we can still discuss what we want and think should go into the Cubs roster and I can always update OSFM to satiate Cubs fans specifically. Especially if there are prospects we want to see, but are not in the official OSFM release around launch. I'm very picky about equipment, stances and motions. Ratings not so much since the OSFM guys make changes and I typically use a roster that uses OSFM as a base and edits all the ratings.
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OSFM 2016: Chicago Cubs
Seems like Knight and co. are taking a different approach to OSFM this year by updating and importing the previous roster. I don't know if they will be taking input or created players from individual creators this year. As of now though I'm assuming there won't be much for me to do except enjoy the roster that gets put out. Maybe I am wrong and I should be staring at pictures right now from minor league games scattered around the net to get equipment details.
But we can still discuss what we want and think should go into the Cubs roster and I can always update OSFM to satiate Cubs fans specifically. Especially if there are prospects we want to see, but are not in the official OSFM release around launch. I'm very picky about equipment, stances and motions. Ratings not so much since the OSFM guys make changes and I typically use a roster that uses OSFM as a base and edits all the ratings.Tags: None -
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Cant wait huge Cubs fan. Love this roster every year. Even with all the big names called up Cubs still have a few bright spots in the system. IMO though none are worth an A potential.
I think Contreras should be a high B as with Torres. But I think Mckinney, Almora and Happ are all middle B's at this point. Almora just cant seem to find a bat and Happ its a little to early to say but I think its clear he is no Bryant or Schwarber. I actually like Mckinney more then Almora. I think he has a more refined and balanced skill set.
Either way looking forward to it!Comment
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Almora has MLB ready defense right now. He should probably be mid 70's or higher for reaction and fielding to start out.Cant wait huge Cubs fan. Love this roster every year. Even with all the big names called up Cubs still have a few bright spots in the system. IMO though none are worth an A potential.
I think Contreras should be a high B as with Torres. But I think Mckinney, Almora and Happ are all middle B's at this point. Almora just cant seem to find a bat and Happ its a little to early to say but I think its clear he is no Bryant or Schwarber. I actually like Mckinney more then Almora. I think he has a more refined and balanced skill set.
Either way looking forward to it!
Hitting, you are right, his bat hasn't progressed as well as some thought it would. I think he projects out to be a step below, but similar tools to a guy like Mark Grace. Not a .300 hitter, maybe .275 w/above average plate discipline and vision. Long term I think he could hit 10-15 long balls a year. I'm thinking a potential in The Show around 78-82, a beginning rating in the low 60's, with defense being the highlight.
Also - Ian Happ is supposedly being converted to a 2nd baseman this season.Comment
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Happ is indeed playing 2B, but he should have corner OF as secondary.
The way the show rates CF Almora might get grade out higher than you'd think if he has peak 90s defense.
Contreras may not rate out that high since he is not an elite defender. If you want to see put in what you think a players potential ratings might be into a player at the correct position. That is basically their potential.Last edited by MrOldboy; 02-04-2016, 03:38 PM.Comment
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MrOldBoy,
Would you like us to start putting together our "wish list" rosters as a base, or is it already handled?
Also, does anyone know if Carl Edwards Jr is going to get stretched out this spring and start in the minors, or if the organization has decided his best bet is to remain a reliever?
Can't wait to play, always releases a week or two before my birthday and has been a repeat gift to myself for years.
I also can't wait to play in renovated Wrigley Field. I thought last year's version was going to have all the changes.Last edited by Figment; 02-04-2016, 08:31 PM.Comment
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I put together a sample first roster. Obviously changes will be made before the season starts, and especially after waivers hit after spring training, but you gotta start somewhere. I also hope the Cubs still re-sign Dexter Fowler or Austin Jackson to "complete" our outfield. Don't take too much in to account what level I have everyone listed, it's just easier to organize it this way.
MLB:
SP Jake Arrieta
SP Jon Lester
SP John Lackey
SP Jason Hammel
SP Kyle Hendricks
CP Hector Rondon
RP Pedro Strop
RP Adam Warren (SP)
RP Travis Wood (SP)
RP Neil Ramirez
RP Justin Grimm
RP Rex Brothers
C Miguel Montero
C David Ross
1B Anthony Rizzo
2B Ben Zobrist (3B/SS/OF)
2B Tommy La Stella (3B)
3B Kris Bryant (OF)
SS Addison Russell
SS Javier Baez (2B/3B/OF)
LF Kyle Schwarber (C)
LF Chris Coghlan (RF)
CF Jason Heyward (OF)
CF Matt Szczur (OF)
RF Jorge Soler
AAA:
SP Trevor Cahill (RP)
SP Clayton Richard (RP)
SP Dallas Beeler
SP Stephen Fife
SP Jonathan Pettibone
SP Eric Jokisch
CP Jean Machi
RP Brandon Gomes
RP Zac Rosscup
RP Carl Edwards Jr (SP?)
RP Edgar Olmos
RP Jack Leathersich
RP Spencer Patton
C Taylor Davis
C David Freitas
1B Jesus Guzman
2B Arismendy Alcantara (3B/SS/OF)
2B Logan Watkins (1B/3B/SS/OF)
3B Kristopher Negron (1B/2B/SS/OF)
3B Christian Villanueva (1B)
SS Munenori Kawasaki (3B/SS)
LF Mike O'Neill (OF)
CF Albert Almora (OF)
CF Juan Carlos Perez (OF)
RF Kelly Dugan (1B/OF)
AA:
SP Drew Rucinski
SP Luis Cruz
SP Pierce Johnson
SP Rob Zastryzny
SP Ryan Williams
SP Felix Pena
CP Andury Acevedo
RP Nick Greenwood
RP Blake Cooper
RP Armando Rivero
RP Joe Ortiz
RP Corey Black (SP)
RP Matt Brazis
C Willson Contreras
C Tim Federowicz
1B Dan Vogelbach
2B Ian Happ (OF)
2B Stephen Bruno (3B/SS)
3B Jeimer Candelario
SS Gleyber Torres (2B)
SS Ryan Dent (1B/2B/3B/OF)
LF Billy McKinney (RF)
LF Eddy Julio Martinez (RF)
CF John Andreoli (OF)
RF Mark Zagunis (C)
A:
SP Duane Underwood
SP Jen-Ho Tseng
SP Daury Torrez
SP Jake Stinnett
SP Oscar De La Cruz
RP Frank Batista (SP)
RP Scott Barnes
C Victor Caratini (3B)
2B Chesny Young (1B/3B/SS/OF)
3B Jason Vosler (1B/2B/SS)
SS Jonathan Mota (1B/2B/3B/OF)
CF Donnie Dewees (OF)
CF Darryl Wilson (OF)
CF Jacob Hannemann (OF)
RF Eloy Jimenez (OF)
Here are a few extras I think can push for making the OSFM roster, or the "Cubs Extras" roster too:
SP Trevor Clifton
SP Justin Steele
SP Carson Sands
SP Dylan Cease
SP Ryan Kellogg
RP Fernando Cruz
RP PJ Francescon
RP Cole Brocker
RP Luis Parra
RP Miguel Mejia
RP Bryan Hudson
C Tyler Pearson
C Cael Brockmeyer (1B)
2B Bryant Flete (3B/SS)
3B PJ Higgins (2B)
3B Wladimir Galdino (1B)
SS Carlos Penalver
LF Kevin Brown (RF)
LF Anthony Giansanti (1B/3B/OF)
RF Jeffrey Baez (OF)
RF Bijan Rademacher (OF)
I used the MLB spring training roster with all of the non-roster invites, the current AAA and AA spring training rosters, and multiple sources of top Cubs prospects to come up with this list. I found that the Cubs are very weak in infield prospects since most of them have been called up already, and very deep at outfield prospects and pitcher, so it was really hard to fill the infield with decent prospects. Let me know your thoughts, especially if I missed anyone. This is usually the time someone tells me that certain players are no longer with the team, but I think I did pretty good research on it this year.Last edited by Figment; 02-05-2016, 11:23 PM.Comment
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I agree a 110% with cant wait to play at Wrigley, Hope they made the wind relevant again!MrOldBoy,
Would you like us to start putting together our "wish list" rosters as a base, or is it already handled?
Also, does anyone know if Carl Edwards Jr is going to get stretched out this spring and start in the minors, or if the organization has decided his best bet is to remain a reliever?
Can't wait to play, always releases a week or two before my birthday and has been a repeat gift to myself for years.
I also can't wait to play in renovated Wrigley Field. I thought last year's version was going to have all the changes.Comment
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I have a working list, which I'll post soon. You guys can post up whatever you want. I always take input as its very subjective once you get outside of AA.
Just keep in mind when I post that all the "MLB" players created by SDS will be there. Every player expected to be on the 25 man AAA roster and as close to 100% of the AA roster as I can fit in. So there isn't a ton of room for lower level players. I typically base my 100+ man roster off of AZ Phil's info.
I'm thinking we can still do the crowd-sourcing thing I had in mind with equipment, stances, etc. the OSFM guys don't have to use it if they don't want, but could be useful for if a Cubs specific roster gets made.Comment
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Cubs signed Aaron Crow. 50/50 shot he makes it into 16.
Luis Perez was released.Comment
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Watkins and Crow are both in the same boat as Brandon Beachy and Kris Medlen from 15. Both were on 40 man roster and injured, but got released and weren't in 16 (once you are released from the team you lose your status). Crow and Watkins were released earlier this off season. Watkins re-signed last month and Crow signed yesterday. I'd say they are 50/50 shot of being in 16, but leaning more towards having to be created.Comment

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