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Wild Card Roster Predictions
Reports have indicated that the Cubs are toying with either a 16-9 or 15-10 position players to pitchers roster for the Wild Card game. Here's my quick take on the likely roster:
C: Miguel Montero
C: David Ross
1B: Anthony Rizzo
2B: Starlin Castro
IF: Javier Baez
IF: Tommy La Stella
SS: Addison Russell
3B: Kris Bryant
OF: Dexter Fowler
OF: Kyle Schwarber
OF: Chris Coghlan
OF: Jorge Soler
OF: Austin Jackson
OF: Chris Denorfia
OF: Quintin Berry
I think these are relatively undisputed, especially given Maddon's comment that Berry would likely be on the roster. If they add a 16th position player, it would probably be Jonathan Herrera over Matt Szczur, given the glut of OF's they already have and the fact that Bryant can shift out there if needed.
SP: Jake Arrieta
RP: Hector Rondon
RP: Pedro Strop
RP: Jutin Grimm
RP: Travis Wood
RP: Trevor Cahill
RP: Fernando Rodney
I would guess those 7 are set. The final 2-3 slots, however, are a bit more complicated. I would guess Tommy Hunter has an inside track for one of them. Clayton Richard might have another. Perhaps Zac Rosscup is added as a LOOGY. Neil Ramirez has also pitched well of late, but in limited action. Finally, the Cubs could add a starter to the Wild Card roster just in case something happens to Arrieta early or the game goes into extras.
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