I typically start my Roto Riteups with a funny comment, GIF or combination of both. However, if you’ll let me, I would like to start this RR with something a bit different.

I joined the US Army following 9/11. I enlisted at the age of 17 and went active duty out of high school. The Army taught me many things about honor, duty, loyalty, and courage, but most importantly introduced me to some of the bravest men and women I have ever had the pleasure to know.

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After in depth statistical analysis using unique metrics that can only be found within the inner workings of the Fangraphs private vault. The Roto Riteup has concluded that Billy Hamilton is fast. #Analysis

.@BillyHamilton is ALWAYS in scoring position. pic.twitter.com/2LcyxakkES

— MLB (@MLB) May 25, 2017

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Throughout the season I have been and will to continue answer questions based on fantasy ethics and rules in this recurring piece. You may not always like the answers I give, but I hope that it is informative and makes you think about how you construct your leagues and play the games. Typically I do 4-5 questions per piece. You can send me more questions via email, JustinMasonFantasy@gmail.com, my twitter account, or by posting in my facebook group.

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David Ross finished second place on Dancing with the Stars apparently. There are lots of people congratulating him:

Congrats to @D_Ross3 on an epic @DancingABC run!

Thank you for representing the #Cubs and @MLB with such class! #TeamLadyAndTheGramp #DWTS pic.twitter.com/iL4GAXBLL5

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 24, 2017

However, here at the Roto Riteup, we prescribe to this mantra:

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I am not a fan of in-game interviews, but this one is amazing:

Interviewing a bird … We’ve now seen it all.

https://t.co/W3SACK6uQi pic.twitter.com/MSgk0TuiDh

— MLB (@MLB) May 21, 2017

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This Roto Riteup is so lit.

So lit. pic.twitter.com/zhcA5SpDyD

— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) May 21, 2017

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A day after talking up my boy Bradley Zimmer he got his first MLB hit on an impressive piece of hitting here:

Milestone moment: @Bzimmer5’s first career hit, in GIF form. #RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/sKz87Oa2u4

— #VoteTribe 5x a day (@Indians) May 17, 2017

Oh yeah, he also went yard later in the game…

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When Aaron Judge is done destroying baseballs, he should think about a career in show business:

We put @TheJudge44 in disguise to ask unsuspecting @Yankees fans what they think about Aaron Judge. https://t.co/uU3e5sr1fb #FallonTonight

— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) May 16, 2017

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Yesterday, I forgot to mention the retiring of Derek Jeter’s number and plaque dedication by the Yankees. I did this mostly because it is not fantasy related, but I have to acknowledge the amazing reaction by the internet.

If you look closely, you'll see that the role of Derek Jeter on his plaque will be played by 86-year-old Mickey Rooney. pic.twitter.com/YRd5mxmjFC

— Sean (@SEliasB) May 14, 2017

And of course there was this gem:

Give the Yankees credit, the inscription on Derek Jeter's plaque is 100 percent honest pic.twitter.com/f1RS7j5Ue1

— Dumb Bozo (@davelozo) May 15, 2017

On the Agenda:

1. Various News and Notes

2. Streaming Pitcher Options

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Max Scherzer is a machine. No seriously, look at him:

Max Scherzer just threw an immaculate inning one frame after being nailed by a comebacker. #LegendOfMax pic.twitter.com/hhr6Set8Pb

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 15, 2017

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