Justin Mason Baseball Chat – June 5th, 2018
Here is the chat transcript:
8:57 |
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008744507752 or on twitter @justinmasonfwfb. : Hey everyone! Let’s have some fun. I am going to try and skip around to answer a variety of questions today, so I am not answer multiple questions about the same players. Please give me format and size of leagues for context. Just a reminder that I will answer as many questions as I can, but please don’t repeat questions. If I can’t get to your questions then hit me up on facebook at |
8:58 |
: Bellinger … is he gonna be okay? H2H, Cats, redraft- Can you rank RoS : Bellinger / Schwarber / Desmond / Braun |
8:59 |
: I am definitely down on him, but I think he rebounds a bit. Just has readjusted to the adjustments pitchers have made on him. Bellinger, Desmond, Braun, Schwarber |
8:59 |
: Luis cAstillo or Quintana ROS? Points |
8:59 |
: Quintana |
8:59 |
: H2H Cats redraft. better DL stash : Reyes or Salazar? |
8:59 |
: Neither? I guess Reyes |
8:59 |
: Offered up Albies for deGrom in a keeper, counter offer was MadBum. How well does he have to pitch tonight for me to consider taking that? |
8:59 |
: You don’t take it |
9:00 |
: Any interest in these AL Only names (OBP): Charlie Tilson, Robbie Grossman, JD Davis? |
9:00 |
: Not really. |
9:00 |
: Tilson is somewhat interesting if he can stay healthy |
9:00 |
: Which player has had the most surprising season thus far? good or bad… |
9:00 |
: Goldschmidt. I can’t understand the depth of his struggles. |
9:00 |
: Would you start Manaea tonight? I am apprehensive, but at least with daily changes, I can be even picker |
9:00 |
: I would not |
9:01 |
: Hi Justin, 12-team mixed and looking to sell high on Newcomb while I still can. My team is in need of a solid closer. Would you be okay moving him for Rasiel Iglesias? Or should I aim higher? |
9:01 |
: You can always aim higher, but I think that is a nice deal |
9:01 |
: What do I do with Godley, because he was one of my keepers now I’m not even sure I should be holding him through this week… |
9:01 |
: Depends on depth of league, but he isn’t restorable in a lot of mixed leagues at this point. |
9:01 |
: Will Kang replace Mercer for Pirates? |
9:02 |
: I don’t think he replaces him, but he should cut into his time. |
9:02 |
: Brady Singer falling to 18….wow |
9:03 |
: I don’t know very much about the draft. I tend to start looking into them once I know where they are going. Hit up Matt Thompson on twitter at MdThompFWFB for good info also Ralph Lifshitz @prospectjesus. Also, our prospect guys are top notch and doing a great job covering the draft. |
9:03 |
: Thanks for the chat! Wish I had more questions for you… |
9:03 |
: Amen |
9:03 |
: How do you think Shelby Miller does when he gets activated? |
9:04 |
: He will likely be inconsistent as always. His mechanics get funky and he struggles. I would love to see him put it together, but I have very little faith. |
9:04 |
: Time to cut Gregory Polanco in 10 teamer? |
9:04 |
: yes |
9:04 |
: are the Giants sweating yet? 🙂 |
9:05 |
: No, they are reinvigorated. Got to MadBums return at a .500 record. |
9:05 |
: Re-draft, Jose Martinez and JA Happ for Votto. Fair? |
9:05 |
: I doubt that gets accepted. |
9:05 |
: Is Rhys Hoskins going to be better when he returns? Also stashing Belt until he returns and playing Olson at 1B for now. Who’s the best ROS option? |
9:05 |
: I think Belt is. Haven’t seen a timetable yet, but Belt swing change is something I believe in. |
9:05 |
: Do you prefer Blackmon or Stanton for the rest of the season? |
9:06 |
: Blackmon |
9:06 |
: Does this fantasy chat include the O’s fans fantasy that Chris Davis will turn into Khris Davis? |
9:06 |
: It does not |
9:06 |
: Max Muncy is now 10% owned in ESPN leagues. What do you think that rate is a month from now? |
9:06 |
: 33% |
9:06 |
: ESPN leagues are shallow and can adjust slowly |
9:06 |
: Better fantasy value for this season or future…Shane Bieber or Willie Calhoun? (I was offered Calhoun). THANKS! |
9:06 |
: Calhoun and it is not close |
9:07 |
: Keep forever dynasty, no salaries. What do you do when you have more good players than roster spots? Like, good players on the DL replaced by good pickups/acquisitions, with other good players waiting in the minors. Start offering 5-for-1’s for studs and hope someone bites? |
9:07 |
: Start offering a lot of 2-for-1s or 3-for-1s. Rarely are 5-for-1s accepted. |
9:07 |
: Points league… Should I drop Asdrubal Cabrera? Waiver options are Solarte, Gattis, Nimmo, Matt Carpenter. Which of those? |
9:08 |
: You can. I like Nimmo out of the group. |
9:08 |
: Traded Folty for Moustakas. |
9:08 |
: Nice |
9:08 |
: Whats your outlook on Dustin Fowler ROS |
9:08 |
: I think he will be up and down most of the season. Love the raw talent, but he still has some maturing to do. |
9:08 |
: Jerick McKinnon or Joe Mixon in .5 PPR league? |
9:09 |
: Mixon. I don’t think McKinnon is an every down back. |
9:09 |
: That is the one football answer for the chat lol |
9:09 |
: Jon Gray hit waivers in my 12-teamer, worth dropping Velasquez, Bundy or Pivetta for him? |
9:09 |
: Yeah, I would drop Vela |
9:09 |
: Please rank ROS in NL Only roto: Jankowski, Heyward, Joc, Winker, Maybin |
9:10 |
: Swap MAybin and Winker and that order is right. |
9:10 |
: in a dynasty points league would you rather have nimmo or buxton? |
9:10 |
: Buxton, purely on upside |
9:10 |
: Justin, I think I’m out of it in my keeper league and looking to liquidate. I want to move Quintana who I can’t keep past this year and may ask for Bellinger. Once I have Bellinger, I can keep five of him, Cespedes, Simmons, Soler, Marco Gonzales, and Treinen… Is it worth it? |
9:10 |
: yes |
9:10 |
: Do you think Meadows will keep producing? |
9:11 |
: Not at this level, but I am a big fan |
9:11 |
: Fill in the blank? Lorenzo Cain is a top __ hitter RoS. |
9:11 |
: 50 |
9:11 |
: any cards bats today? |
9:11 |
: Nope, I am using Urena in DFS and Tout |
9:12 |
: Are Ray and Kershaw lost causes this year? |
9:12 |
: I am not ready to say that. |
9:12 |
: How actively should I be shopping Corbin? He can’t keep this up all year can he? |
9:12 |
: I would try and sell him if I can. I still worry about the velocity drop and change in pitch mix |
9:12 |
: Have you ever dropped a player only to redraft him the following season? ever done it multiple times with the same player? If so, which player was it? |
9:13 |
: Kevin Gausman every year |
9:13 |
: Desclafani worth a start tonight? Already scooped him and I hate benching a starter but my gut says to see him once before starting. |
9:13 |
: Maybe in an NL Only or really deep mixed. I have shares, so I am watching it closely, but I don’t know that I have balls to start him in most formats. |
9:13 |
: Trade away Nola for Blackmon? Blackmon not keeper-eligible; Nola is for a few years |
9:14 |
: sure. play to win now |
9:14 |
: Please rank ROS in 12 Team points Dynasty: Mikolas, Maeda, Gibson, Heaney. |
9:14 |
: Heaney, Gibon, Maeda, Mikolas |
9:14 |
: Do either Votto or Goldschmidt eclipse 80rbis this year? |
9:14 |
: I think both will |
9:14 |
: How will the Dodgers treat Buehlers innings going forward? Time to trade him? |
9:15 |
: I don’t think they can afford to put him on an innings cap at this point. Maybe trade him if they start getting guys back or fall out of it. |
9:15 |
: Albies or Altuve in keep forever (points league) dynasty? |
9:15 |
: Still active, but it is becoming super closse |
9:15 |
: Do you think Max Muncy can keep hitting, and if so, do you think the Dodgers can find consistent playing time for him? Is 2B a realistic option? Thanks! |
9:16 |
: I think he regresses, but the Dodgers are going to ride that with their offensive struggles and injuries. I would ride it out for a while. |
9:16 |
: Brian Anderson or Jeimer Candelario? |
9:16 |
: Candelario |
9:16 |
: When do you think Eloy Jimenez will be up? I’m stashing him |
9:16 |
: September |
9:16 |
: Alonso or Bour ROS. 10 tm, 5×5 cats with OBP instead of average |
9:16 |
: Bour |
9:16 |
: 12 team mixed… needing sp and sb. would you trade springer and cain for dee gordon and moustakas? |
9:17 |
: I would not |
9:17 |
: Can you explain why you have Desmond and Braun, both with significantly sub 100 wrc, ahead of Schwarber with a 140 wrc and 902 ops? |
9:18 |
: I have never been a schwarber guy. Platoon player with poor defense limits upside. Maybe I need to stop believing in Desmond and Braun, but I can’t get past my dislike for Kyle |
9:18 |
: Franmil Reyes worth a look even in 10-team while he swings a hot bat? |
9:18 |
: Any one is in that shallow of a format. I like to stream my UTL position in leagues that shallow. |
9:18 |
: does fulmer ever figure himself out? |
9:19 |
: I honestly don’t know. I believe in the talent, but it’s hard to roster on hope alone. |
9:19 |
: Is Musgrove a top 50 SP RoS? |
9:19 |
: I think so |
9:19 |
: Pitching is an issue: Would you trade Votto and Nola for Severino and Bird? |
9:19 |
: I would not. |
9:19 |
: Greg Bird for the rest of the year? |
9:19 |
: Is a strong breeze away from getting hurt again. |
9:20 |
: Can Billy Hamilton be dropped in shallow leagues at this point? He isn’t really doing anything Jankowski isn’t |
9:20 |
: Depends on your point structure, but probably. |
9:20 |
: What do the Padres do about outfield glut when Cordero and Myers return? |
9:21 |
: I assume we will have a better idea when Myers gets back in July. |
9:21 |
: Carrying three injured SP’s, how would you rank these three on a ROS basis in standard roto? Maeda, Ryu, and Rodon. |
9:21 |
: Maeda, Rodon, Ryu |
9:21 |
: J-Mart kicking it old school with strong (~.300) BA and limited power in the middle of the order like a modern day Olerud. Is this valuable enough for fantasy in 2018? |
9:22 |
: I think it is, but it requires creative roster construction or flexibility. |
9:22 |
: Bullish on Britton once he returns? |
9:22 |
: I think he is traded and likely won’t be a closer in his new spot, which hurts. |
9:22 |
: At some point Kyle Gibson will also win games, right? |
9:23 |
: Only if the Twins do |
9:23 |
: Points league with high priority on K’s. Montas or Dennis Santana better guy to stash? |
9:23 |
: Montas |
9:23 |
: any adjustment on your view of matt olson? he is striking out much less recently, and his hard contact is second best in the majors, its even good against leftys. |
9:24 |
: He is who we thought he was. He will have these hot streaks and then the cold ones like we saw prior to this outburst. |
9:24 |
: Is Jesus Aguilar legit and here to stay? Keeping him over Justin Bour long term in 5×5 dynasty? |
9:25 |
: I think he is decent, but he falls back into a platoon as the Brewers get healthy. |
9:25 |
: ROS Rizzo is a top __ 1Bman |
9:25 |
: 6 |
9:25 |
: Quintana for Gary Sanchez, which side you like? |
9:25 |
: Sanchez |
9:25 |
: What do you think Pomeranz chances are of rebounding? |
9:25 |
: 1% |
9:25 |
: Will Zobrist keep this up? |
9:25 |
: nope |
9:26 |
: Is Corbin’s velo decrease just a dead arm phase or sign of impending implosion? |
9:26 |
: I think it is a sign of problems ahead. |
9:26 |
: Should I be cutting bait on Addison Russell in a dynasty? |
9:26 |
: Depends on depth of league. He is still young enough to figure it out. |
9:26 |
: so with the Blue Jays stinking up the joint, we’re not gonna see vlad jr. until september at the earliest, right? |
9:27 |
: I wouldn’t think so, unless the Jays decide they need to sell tickets. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him tomorrow or September. |
9:27 |
: Semien just got dropped in my 12 team league and I’m running out Solarte. OBP league. Is he an upgrade? |
9:27 |
: yes |
9:27 |
: You think Almora is flourishing because of the way Joe is using him, like picking matchups and the like? Or should he just play every day? |
9:28 |
: I think he is better used as he is personally at least offensively. |
9:28 |
: Traded Upton+Paxton for Acuna, Andrus, and Morrow in a redraft where I’m desperate for saves. Fine? |
9:28 |
: don’t like it much honestly. |
9:28 |
: What are the chances Grichuk pops off 2nd half as he has been known to do? Thanks in advance oh bearded one. |
9:28 |
: 3% |
9:29 |
: You seen Schwarber on defense? He’s gotten to be solid. Platoon thing is the Joe Maddon strategy. |
9:29 |
: It has definitely improved, but it is not good. |
9:29 |
: I have Hoskins and Goldie. They are my power bats. No, I am not winning. Think they both rebound? |
9:29 |
: I think they will. I also think expectations on Hoskins were unreasonable. |
9:30 |
: i have alex reyes and cueto on DL and rodon coming back. which two would you want in a points league? |
9:30 |
: Cueto and Rodon |
9:30 |
: is it time to cut jed lowrie in a 12 team points league? moncada is on waivers… |
9:30 |
: sure |
9:30 |
: Is Lowrie’s amazing run over with? Do you prefer him or Kinsler ROS? |
9:30 |
: Kinsler |
9:30 |
: Carlos Santana or Greg Bird the rest of the season? |
9:30 |
: Santana |
9:30 |
: How high are you on Ross Stripling ROS? |
9:31 |
: The more I look at him, the more I am impressed. He obviously can’t keep doing what he is doing, but I see no reason he can’t be a mid 3 ERA guy with nice strikouts. |
9:31 |
: 6×6 12 team h2h, how disappointed am I going to be if I rely on fernando romero all year? |
9:32 |
: You will be really frustrated from time to time. He has moment of brilliance and then can completely fall apart. It will be maddening to figure out when each will happen. |
9:32 |
: Are Teheran’s days in the Atlanta rotation numbered? Gohara and Soroka sure seem like better options. |
9:32 |
: I don’t think so at the moment. |
9:32 |
: Start C. Martinez tonight in a 12-team H2H? Need to drop Cahill or Mengden to activate him. |
9:32 |
: Sure. I would drop Mengden personally. |
9:32 |
: In a 5×5 roto league w/ 1400 IP limit. A guy in the league is nearly at 700 IP already. Am I missing some grand strategy? |
9:33 |
: Maybe he goes on vacation in August. |
9:33 |
: what did you have for breakfast? |
9:33 |
: Just got off of work. So, cigarettes mostly. |
9:33 |
: Thanks for the chat and answer. Your name anagrams into ‘Jams into Sun’. |
9:33 |
: I will treasure this moment forever. |
9:33 |
: Selling high on Wacha? Getting hit hard w/ less K%, but the results have been outstanding. |
9:34 |
: I don’t know that I would. I have always been a fan. If someone knocks my socks off with an offer, I’ll do it, but I am not giving him away. |
9:34 |
: Which perceived aces are you selling or fading right now? |
9:35 |
: Thor. Injury risk and innings cap could happen as the Mets fall out of it. |
9:35 |
: what are your expectations for madbum coming back? |
9:35 |
: I expect him to be the guys he has been, but the Giants to be careful with him considering the rotation mess. |
9:35 |
: WOW, Travis Jankowski more valuable than Jason Heyward — we now live in bizarro baseball world |
9:35 |
: You are more valuable than Heyward |
9:36 |
: do i drop alex reyes for rodon? 12 team points league redraft |
9:36 |
: I don’t have a problem with that. |
9:36 |
: Is Soto on the same level as Torres, Flaherty, Buehler in terms of impact ROS? |
9:36 |
: I think he is. |
9:36 |
: need to spec on a SP prospect. who do you like best from jojo romero, taylor hearn, taylor clarke, anthony kay, thomas hatch, dl hall? |
9:37 |
: I honestly don’t know enough about those guys to answer |
9:37 |
: Rank Skaggs, Cahill, Minor and Eflin RoS? |
9:37 |
: Skaggs, Cahill, Eflin, Minor |
9:37 |
: Any suggestions on what to do regarding the Rays pitching staff in leagues with Game Start caps? |
9:38 |
: Use Yarbourgh? |
9:39 |
: in dynasty lg, luzardo and alex reyes for returning madbum? madbum helps me compete this year |
9:39 |
: I am always in favor of going for it now, but that seems like a lot. I love both those guys. |
9:39 |
: 12-team h2h cat: nick Williams, D Swanson, Y. Munoz over the next month? |
9:39 |
: reverse the order |
9:40 |
: Coming out to the bay area to visit my brother, and going to game in late June … what’s the best food/beer combo at PacBell? |
9:40 |
: I don’t drink anymore, but I would say, hit up the Anchor Steam stand and crab shack just past the outfield bleachers. |
9:40 |
: Are dozier and rendon completley done stealing bases? |
9:40 |
: I don’t think Dozier is. |
9:41 |
: Godley… trade for a peanut |
9:41 |
: sure |
9:41 |
: Can Darvish be a top 50 a pitcher when he comes back? |
9:41 |
: I think he can. |
9:41 |
: Do you think Vasquez is hurt or is this just more a temporary blip and he returns to ’17 production? |
9:41 |
: I think he is hurt. |
9:41 |
: morales and Tor stack today DFS? |
9:42 |
: Not a bad one, but I am attacking Cobb, Vargas, Matt Moore today |
9:42 |
: Do you feel like Crick is the next up in the pirates bullpen or who do you speculate on should there be a change there? |
9:42 |
: I do, but I am not confident in it. |
9:42 |
: Thoughts on Donaldson? Does he have a fantasy relevant year? I figure you’re holding if you drafted him, but I was able to acquire him for basically nothing and am wondering how long to wait before cutting bait |
9:43 |
: I would hold on and see how he looks for a bit. He is a potential game changer when healthy. |
9:43 |
: Yates or Tepera…either a closer by the end of the season? |
9:43 |
: unlikely. |
9:43 |
: Rank these SPs ROS: Clevinger, Pivetta, Castillo |
9:43 |
: That is the order |
9:43 |
: I’m sure Hill is available on many waiver wires. Do you think he’ll pull a repeat of last year where he was awful for the first couple months and then rebounds significantly ROS? |
9:43 |
: I don’t have a lot of faith, but I never been a believer. |
9:44 |
: What should I reach for for Albies, either hitter or pitcher- ESPN 10-team redraft |
9:44 |
: Top 20 player |
9:44 |
: is adam eaton a top 30 outfielder once he gets back from the dl? Thanks! |
9:44 |
: no |
9:44 |
: Trade Khris Davis for Aroldis Chapman in redraft where i only have Iglesias, Brach and Barraclough as closers? |
9:44 |
: sure |
9:44 |
: How crazy will this upcoming free agent bidding off season be? |
9:45 |
: It will be interesting to watch. That is for sure. |
9:45 |
: I lost Beef Castillo and have been streaming catchers since. Using Stassi this week. Should I trade Goldy for Abreu and Grandal or just hold and continue streaming? |
9:45 |
: I don’t mind that at all. |
9:45 |
: v mart or greg allen in your al only util spot ros? |
9:45 |
: V-Mart |
9:45 |
: Hi Paul |
9:46 |
: Paul is not here right now, but I can take a message after the beep… |
9:46 |
: Beep |
9:46 |
: Cozens Worth holding on the bench in a 12 tm OPS league? |
9:46 |
: no |
9:46 |
: Didi and JTurner just dropped in a 10 team redraft, which should I pick up? |
9:46 |
: Didi |
9:46 |
: you dropping Quintana for G Richards? |
9:46 |
: no |
9:46 |
: Kang worth stashing in 12 tm OPS? Seems to be stinging the ball in the minors. Him or Camargo ROS? |
9:46 |
: sure. |
9:46 |
: him over Carma |
9:47 |
: Yairo Munoz has 8%/31% bb/k rates, .140 ISO and .417 babip. I’m in a deep league but what are you guys seeing in him as a viable pickup? |
9:47 |
: opportunity and the ability to ride a hot streak. |
9:47 |
: are any of Kepler Hicks Teo Franmil top 60 OF ros? |
9:47 |
: I think Kepler and Teo are. |
9:47 |
: Trade Benintendi for Ozuna and Doolittle in a dynasty league. In first place currently and need HR |
9:47 |
: sure |
9:48 |
: oh wait, not in a dynsty league |
9:48 |
: didi or simmons ros? |
9:48 |
: Didi, but it is close. |
9:48 |
: starting Madbum today in roto with 200 starts limited? |
9:49 |
: Probably not depending on depth of league. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get an early hook. I will be there watching though! |
9:49 |
: ROS Pivetta, Godley, Heaney |
9:49 |
: Pivetta, Heaney, Godley |
9:49 |
: Should I drop Peacock for Melancon now? H2H 10-team category, having SV and HLD |
9:49 |
: nah |
9:49 |
: Does Michael Taylor head to the bench when Eaton comes back? |
9:49 |
: yes |
9:49 |
: Mike Ditka or God ROS? |
9:49 |
: Joe Gibbs |
9:50 |
: Gonna watch ant World Cup? I can’t wait … |
9:50 |
: no |
9:50 |
: \ |
9:50 |
: / |
9:50 |
: Are the Caps going to choke this 3-1 series lead? |
9:51 |
: God, I hope not. I was at game 3 in their first Stanley Cup appearance. One of the lowlights of my life as a sports fan. |
9:52 |
: what are your thoughts on breyton valera? the guys k% are amazing and looks like he will get some playing time |
9:52 |
: Looks like an average only guy for the most part. Like a Joe Panik |
9:52 |
: 6×6 (ops and holds) keep forever 20 team league. What kind of SS or 2b upgrade could I expect if I packaged Addison Russell with Gregory Polanco? |
9:53 |
: Maybe like a Simmons? |
9:53 |
: Kingery in an OBP keeper league: hold, trade, drop? |
9:53 |
: depends on size of league |
9:53 |
: should i be worried that Folty just took the next step |
9:53 |
: It was a small step. I don’t think he is turning into an elite pitcher of anything. |
9:53 |
: So is Inciarte hurt? He’s been completely useless since running into a wall on 5/20. That’s all I got. |
9:54 |
: We need to ban walls! |
9:54 |
: Do you know when the draftees get added to player pools? |
9:54 |
: depends on the site. ESPN sometime in 2030. Fantrax and CBS should in the next month or two. |
9:55 |
: Thanks for chatting, Justin! Does Alen Hanson have a path to playing time? |
9:55 |
: I think he could as a super utl guy |
9:57 |
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Justin is the co-host on The Sleeper and The Bust Podcast and writes for Rotographs covering the Roto Riteup as well as other periodic articles. In addition to his work at Rotographs, Justin is the lead fantasy writer/analyst and co-owner for FriendswithFantasyBenefits.com, and the owner of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. He is also a certified addiction treatment counselor. Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinMasonFWFB.
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