Justin Mason’s Baseball Chat – April 17th, 2023
by Justin Mason
April 17, 2023
Here is today’s chat transcript:
| 8:55 |
: Chat will begin at the top of the hour as long as we have enough questions. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, and instagram) at JustinMasonFWFB! I am doing regular podcasts on the FWFB podcast as well as three episodes a week for the Sleeper and the Bust so definitely make sure you are subscribed there as well!
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| 9:00 |
: Happy Patriots Day!
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| 9:00 |
: Buy or Sell: hot starts from Josh Lowe and James Outman
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| 9:02 |
: I am selling them if I can get a really good price. Both have been highly touted so you might be able to get a good price, but if I can’t get a top 100 player I am probably passing because they are both showing good underlying skills
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| 9:02 |
: Given that this appears to be the “year of the disaster start,” are you modifying your approach to selecting 9 pitchers to start each week? For instance, are you less likely to start non-aces who are facing the best hitters’ line-ups for fear that they will hang 8 earned runs on your pitcher?
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| 9:03 |
: I’m not changing much yet but that is mostly because I tend to be a more conservative player early on in the season. If you tend to be more aggressive than you may want to tone it down a little
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| 9:03 |
: Is it time to cut my losses on Manoah ?
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| 9:03 |
: Way too early.
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| 9:03 |
: Is this a new level for Yandy Diaz? 4 homers already and putting the ball in the air a ton (50% FB%, previous high 32%). Real or just early season variance?
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| 9:04 |
: His launch angle is 15.6 degrees which is up over 10 degrees from his career, so we may be seeing the breakout. Still too early to tell for sure, but I would be rostering him just in case.
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| 9:04 |
: why do the diamondbacks hate pfaadt? seem to be doubling down on madbum
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| 9:05 |
: I think he will be up pretty soon. They get the extra year of service time if they hold him down a little longer.
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| 9:05 |
: OPS league are you going with O’Hoppe or Elias Diaz and Coors Field?
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| 9:05 |
: O’Hoppe
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| 9:05 |
: Could use this answered asap for obvious reason, starting Bello this morning? Thanks!
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| 9:05 |
: I am passing
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| 9:05 |
: Keep 2 of these 3: Luis Garcia, Taj Bradley, Dre Jameson
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| 9:06 |
: Garcia and Bradley for me
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| 9:06 |
: To activate Taj Bradley would you drop Eovaldi, Whitlock or Elder? Thanks!
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| 9:06 |
: Elder
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| 9:06 |
: Will need to drop one when Tatis returns. Straw, Yelich, or JD Martinez. Thoughts?
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| 9:06 |
: Depends on the makeup of your team. If you need speed, then drop JD. If you dont, drop straw
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| 9:06 |
: 10 tm H2H Cat lg. Just picked up Mitch Keller. Would you drop him for his teammate Johan Oviedo?
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| 9:06 |
: Not yet
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| 9:07 |
: how worried are you about this guy?
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| 9:07 |
: Not super worried just yet. As long as Boston sticks with him, I will too for a while.
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| 9:07 |
: Pretty standard league, my pitching is underperforming and I need upside. Jazz/Luis Garcia (HOU) for Logan Webb/Hoerner. Which side would you take?
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| 9:08 |
: I feel like you could get more, but I would do it if its the best you can do.
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| 9:08 |
: 15 team Standard NFBC – Sit one of Alex Cobb, Taj Bradley, Hunter Gaddis, or Kyle Bradish? I have a feeling you will say Gaddis, but I need wins so I am leaning Cobb.
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| 9:10 |
: If I am win seeking, I probably am sitting Bradish coming off the IL cr Bradley with the tough matchups
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| 9:10 |
: Josh Lowe or Brandon Marsh in an OBP and KO scoring league
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| 9:11 |
: Marsh but it is close
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| 9:11 |
: What do we make of Juan Soto? Feels like a continuation from last years struggles. Walking a ton still but not much else. Would you trade for a player in the Corbin Carroll range?
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| 9:11 |
: I am not worried about Soto at all. I actually just wrote something for Fantasy Pros in my buy low article on him
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| 9:11 |
: Hi Justin, In 5×5 roto, can you rank Bradish, Falter, Fujinami, and Battenfield? In saves only, do you like Boxberger or W. Smith? Thanks again for your expertise.
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| 9:12 |
: Bradish, Falter, Bettenfield, Fujinami
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| 9:12 |
: Smith over Boxberger
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| 9:12 |
: OBP is fine, but Tommy Edman isn’t running while the league is going wild. you sticking with him?
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| 9:12 |
: I am for right now, but I was lower on him than the market coming into the season.
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| 9:12 |
: bello or bradley ros ??
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| 9:12 |
: Bradley
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| 9:12 |
: Do you know where to find minor league statcast data? Every AAA park is now equiped for it
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| 9:13 |
: I don’t but I can find out for you. Hit me up on twitter after this and I
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| 9:13 |
: will get you the answer
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| 9:13 |
: Hey Justin! What do you think about Braxton Garrett long term? Thanks!
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| 9:14 |
: I think he can be a pretty good mid rotation starter. There is a little upside,but I dont know if he reaches is.
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| 9:15 |
: Just a reminder, I try to get as many questions as I can, so don’t ask questions multiple times. It just slows everything down. It usually takes about 10-15 minutes before I get to a question because there are so many.
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| 9:15 |
: Am I a decent buy low in redraft leagues?
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| 9:15 |
: I think so. The skills are really good.
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| 9:15 |
: How would you rank Chafin, Finnegan, and Fulmer in a traditional 5×5 league?
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| 9:15 |
: Fulmer, Chafin, Finnegan
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| 9:15 |
: What does Baty rank for 3b going forward?
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| 9:15 |
: TOp 12 ish
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| 9:16 |
: How would you arrange these 5 players for 3 positions in 2B, 3B, SS : Grissom, Muncy, Stott, Witt, Jordan Walker?
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| 9:16 |
: Witt, Muncy, Walker
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| 9:16 |
: 12 team 5×5 keeper roto with OBP please rank these 3B for ROS and long term: Gunnar, Jung, Baty.
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| 9:16 |
: Gunnar, Baty, Jung
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| 9:16 |
: Would you rather start Hunter Green vs TB & @PIT, or Hunter Brown @ ATL in tradition stats league where lineups are set weekly?
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| 9:16 |
: Green
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| 9:16 |
: Jorge Mateo, any real improvement or just SSS fluke?
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| 9:17 |
: I think it is mostly a SSS. Ride it while you can though
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| 9:17 |
: Would you drop Kopech for any of the following: E-Rod, Taijuan Walker or Nick Pivetta?
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| 9:17 |
: I think you can for E-Rod
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| 9:17 |
: Ke’Bryan Hayes has had a miserable start offensively, but he’s running a BABIP below .200, still hits the ball hard, and has an average launch angle of 14.9 degrees so far this year, which is a major change from last year’s 5.2. Breakout candidate?
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| 9:17 |
: I think he is a really nice buy low. I just traded for him in a 3-Sport dynasty league.
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| 9:17 |
: Do you plan to update the 2023 Fantasy Expert Rankings at any point during the season? Or is it just a BOY tool? |
| 9:18 |
: It will be updated! I am talking with Paul about it today so more info to come soon.
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| 9:19 |
: Have both Verlander and Rodon on IL. Doing ok without them so wondering if I cash one in for hitting help. Which of the 2 do you prefer? And would you try to deal now or wait until they’re closer to returning for a bigger haul?
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| 9:19 |
: If you are doing ok right now, maybe wait until they are closer to get a bigger return.
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| 9:19 |
: Is Kwan going to stay in the leadoff spot? I like him a lot less if he’s not leading off
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| 9:19 |
: I think he will
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| 9:19 |
: What’s my ROS ranking if I’m able to return in May?
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| 9:19 |
: He is a top 25 player ROS
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| 9:19 |
: Which 2 OF gets squeezed from the 3 spots I have: Acuña (lol), Yelich, Jordan Walker, Seyia, Kelenic?
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| 9:20 |
: Wow, you need to trade one of these guys. I guess Walker and Seiya
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| 9:20 |
: And this is why I’m not smarter than you. I started Bello and just gave up a 3 run dong.
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| 9:20 |
: Ugh… and now O’HOppe is hurt
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| 9:21 |
: So is Boxberger the Cubs closer now?
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| 9:21 |
: I don’t think so. Still should be Fulmer
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| 9:21 |
: are you excited about zach neto? seems like a longshot that he’ll be good this year
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| 9:22 |
: I am very intrigued, but I there probably will be some growing pains. I wasn’t able to get him in FAAB this weekend because he was so expensive.
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| 9:22 |
: how does the cardinals outfield shake out? spent a 4th round pick in NL only on Tyler O Neill, but he’s on the bench a lot… cut bait now?
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| 9:22 |
: I’d hold for now. Man, I wish they would trade him.
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| 9:22 |
: Is Miles Mikolas droppable in all formats at this point?
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| 9:23 |
: In most formats that aren’t deep. I still think he will be ok, but you can grab him off the wire later if needed.
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| 9:23 |
: For AAA statcast data you go to the Gamefeed tab and switch the level to AAA and you’ll get everything
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| 9:23 |
: There you go!
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| 9:23 |
: Does calling up Brett Baty now essentially cost the Mets a year of his control, while not even having the opportunity to gain a draft pick should he finish top three in ROY voting? Could they have just waited another week or two?
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| 9:23 |
: Can’t risk falling behind with some of our best talent in AAA. He could still finish top 3 in the ROY
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| 9:23 |
: Any idea why a team (in this case the Rays) wait to IL a guy when it’s clear they’re gonna need a stint (Springs?). Going on multiple days with a short roster (both my fantasy team and the Rays)!
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| 9:24 |
: No idea. Super frustrating.
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| 9:24 |
: Do you think Mason Miller‘s next start comes with the A’s? And do you see him as a worthy stash? The back end of my pitching staff has been a series of swings and misses and am hoping to solidify things a little.
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| 9:24 |
: I don’t think it is
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| 9:24 |
: Can Ji Hwan Bae stop striking out and hit .250? Seems like a nice swiss army knife type off the wire, but i worry about the PT if he cant get the avg up . I need to activate Nootbaar and cant decide whether i should drop Bae or Chris Sale .
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| 9:25 |
: I think he will be fine. He has a good hit tool. I have a hard time dropping Sale for him, but understand it at this point.
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| 9:25 |
: Dynasty league: traded Gaddis and Andy Pages for Eovaldi, based on his great peripherals so far. Results gonna improve to match, you think?
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| 9:25 |
: I think that was a great buy low
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| 9:25 |
: spent $10 in auction in AL Only for Berrios to see if there was a bounceback in store, hammered by royals and angels but shuts down the rays. How do you feel?
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| 9:26 |
: The underlying numbers look better than last year, but I am still scared of Berrios.
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| 9:26 |
: Burger has hit well so far. Does he stay up when Moncada returns? Sure looks like he deserves it but where would he play?
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| 9:26 |
: I picked him up in multiple leagues. Maybe this is where he cements a role.
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| 9:26 |
: How much attention should I pay to Mason Miller? More than Taj Bradley?
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| 9:27 |
: I think he is interesting, but he hasn’t built up a lot of innings and it is still the A’s so wins will be hard to come by. Bradley is way more interesting.
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| 9:27 |
: 10-tm H2H cat league suffering from Ray, and now Springs injuries . Any value in Braxton Garrett, Domingo German, ERod, Falter, Strahm or Soroka (not far from return)? Senga, Morton and Jameson are my backend SPs.
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| 9:28 |
: I prefer both Garrett and Eduardo Rodriguez to Jameson.
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| 9:28 |
: Small sample aside what do you make of Rooker’s fast start? I thought I read he was a first round pick by the Twins. Wondering if he has staying power, then again he’s playing on a lousy team.
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| 9:29 |
: He has mostly been a short side platoon guy and while he is hitting righties right now, he has a pretty high BABIP against them right now. HE will cool down, but he could play a lot since they don’t have a lot else.
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| 9:30 |
: Am I the real deal? unhittable in AAA. Do you anticipate a callup, not currently on 40 man however.
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| 9:31 |
: I think he could be really good, but I just don’t know that the Guardians want to start his clock yet.
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| 9:31 |
: Thoughts on what to expect when Montas returns. Shoulder issue too sketchy to warrant picking up via FAAB?
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| 9:31 |
: I would stay away unless I had unlimited IL.
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| 9:31 |
: 2xCatcher league, Smith out for a week at least. Grab Bethancourt, Gomes, or Nola? Or sit with a zero until he’s back? I’m leaning towards the zero…
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| 9:31 |
: I think I go Bethancourt.
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| 9:31 |
: Do you think L Garcia (HOU) will turn it around? He was dropped in 15 team mixed.
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| 9:32 |
: I think he has to be better than this. The underlying numbers are not good though… He should be rostered in a 15 teamer
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| 9:32 |
: Have to sit one this week in standard 5×5 NL-only – Taillon in 2nd straight start vs. LAD, Elder vs. Hou, or Ryne Nelson vs. SD. Leaning to benching Elder. You agree?
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| 9:32 |
: Elder for sure
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| 9:32 |
: Are you buying or selling the hot starts from Sonny Gray and Justin Steele?
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| 9:33 |
: I am buying Steele more than Gray. I am definitely regretting not drafting him much
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| 9:33 |
: Justin, which one of these hitters would you bench, with the others all starting: Tyler O’Neill, Brett Baty, Jeimer Candelario, Lane Thomas
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| 9:33 |
: Thomas
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| 9:33 |
: edouard julien or zach neto rest of the way? AL Only, OBP and SLG instead of AVG
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| 9:33 |
: Neto
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| 9:33 |
: I got Classe and Fairbanks.. .Do i need a 3rd RP?
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| 9:33 |
: Depends on the size of the league
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| 9:33 |
: Standard 5×5 NL-only…hold Segura or drop for Barrero or Luis Garcia (Was)?
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| 9:33 |
: Hold
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| 9:34 |
: I know it’s difficult to predict when players are called up. Do expect to see Pfaadt strarting in majors in May?
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| 9:34 |
: I do
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| 9:34 |
: Which do you trade and keep for upside (I have Turner, Kim, Rosario, Turang, and Mateo)?
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| 9:34 |
: If I could get a good deal on MAteo right now,I would.
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| 9:34 |
: Does Ryan Pressly right the ship? Seems like there are multiple good RP behind him waiting to take his job
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| 9:34 |
: I was worried about Pressly in spring and still am. I would grab Montero just in case.
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| 9:35 |
: Tried to drop him last night but was outbid on my claims. Any faith in him against Minn? 10-tm h2h if that matters.
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| 9:35 |
: I would sit him personally.
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| 9:35 |
: Mondesi’s best case scenario for 23 involves how many bags in your opinion?
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| 9:35 |
: 30-40. Dude could run wild if he can stay healthy
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| 9:35 |
: looking to upgrade my starting pitching in NL Only. Looking to buy-low, all these guys have ERAs of more than 4: scherzer, sandy, corbin, nola, webb, wheeler. Which of these to target for buy-low?
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| 9:36 |
: All of them? lol. Burnes looked like himself in his most recent start, so if I could get him now I would be stoked. Webb has been getting more K’s which makes him super interesting too, but the defense is really bad behind him.
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| 9:36 |
: Do you like E. Ruiz or Berti for steals ROS?
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| 9:36 |
: Ruiz
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| 9:37 |
: Would you prefer Andrew Vaughn or Jarred Kelenic ROS in a points format?
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| 9:37 |
: Kelenic
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| 9:37 |
: What do you think about a Nick castellanos for taj Bradley and Trent Grisham trade in a keeper league? Doesn’t look like castellanos’ power is returning
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| 9:37 |
: Id do that
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| 9:37 |
: Jose Miranda seems a little off; drafted as a bench 3B. Is he droppable in 12-tm std roto? Could swap for Spencer Steer or Oviedo
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| 9:37 |
: I think I am holding him for now until I see steer is ok after leaving with an injury
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| 9:38 |
: Vaughn’s launch angle has decreased from last year and 2021. Anything to read into that or is it too early still?
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| 9:38 |
: Still early, but I am not a Vaughn guy so I would be a little worried. Had a back issue in spring that worries me.
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| 9:38 |
: Think there’s still hope for Torkelson being a thing? I’m trying to suffer through stashing him and Casas in a deep keeper hoping one of them finally breaks out
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| 9:39 |
: At this point I think Torkelson is mostly name value. I traded him in a dynasty league this spring for Nathaniel Lowe
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| 9:39 |
: Looking to bolster back of rotation…take chance on injured Montas and Ray or grab a low performer (Stripling)
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| 9:39 |
: If I grabbed one, it would be Ray
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| 9:39 |
: How many more PA until my ~20% K% seems sutainable? And if I keep my Ks down is my upside top-7 SS?
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| 9:40 |
: This normalizes pretty quickly and the underlying numbers are pretty good. I think he definitely could be top 7
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| 9:41 |
: Are any of your sources low on Bobby Witt Jr.? Nearly 700 career MLB plate appearances now with league average production and weak plate discipline… average SS defense…
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| 9:42 |
: From a fantasy angle, you can’t really be unhappy with what he does. He is also making more contact in the zone and the swinging strike rate is down. Maybe the real life value is less, but he is a fantasy stud
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| 9:42 |
: Should I dump sale, morton, or heaney for taj in a 10 team roto league with k/9?
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| 9:42 |
: I can drop Sale in a 10 for him.
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| 9:42 |
: I’m playing in a shallow H2H expanded categories league (about 220 rostered and 17 categories) with 5 bench spots. Trying to figure out the right strategy and how to decided daily lineup decisions for my offensive spots. Any general suggestions?
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| 9:43 |
: 17 categories! That is crazy. I would run it through the auction calculator and see what it spits out.
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| 9:43 |
: Is Domingo German worth rostering?
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| 9:43 |
: In deeper leagues, yes
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| 9:43 |
: Any concerns about Jose Abreu? I was hoping for a little bit more power (think 22-25 homers) with plus OBP. Slow start or concern?
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| 9:44 |
: I have some concerns. Less contact and more swing and miss. I think I am benching for now and waiting to see things turn around.
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| 9:44 |
: Would you drop Winker for Soler considering the news of Winker’s oblique soreness?
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| 9:44 |
: yes
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| 9:45 |
: What do you think of an Edward Cabrera two-start next week @ ATL and vCHC. He is available in my League (12-Team 5X5) and seems to be the best option available.
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| 9:45 |
: A bit risky especially the ATL start, but I could understand risking it.
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| 9:45 |
: NL-only 5×5 keeper league, rebuilding this year. Over next 3 years what’s order of pitchers you like best: Grove, Ashcroft, Painter, Elder, Dodd, & Kyle Harrison?
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| 9:46 |
: Painter, Ashcraft, HArrison, GRove, Dodd, Elder
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| 9:46 |
: Am I worth buying low on in an OBP-points league? Worth giving up Rowdy Tellez for?
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| 9:46 |
: That’s close because Tellez has turned it around, but I think I would in OBP
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| 9:46 |
: Is JD Davis for real if he gets consistent playing time?
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| 9:46 |
: Probably not, but I would roster for now to see if he can make it work.
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| 9:47 |
: I grabbed Boxberger in 5×5 NL-only. Fulmer’s owner panic dropped Fulmer. Would you drop Ryne Nelson or Elder to grab Fulmer? Just drop Box for Fulmer?
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| 9:47 |
: I would drop Elder
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| 9:47 |
: Would you bench Freddy Peralta at home vs. Boston this week? He got thumped by a strong San Diego offense in his last start.
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| 9:47 |
: I think that is close. Probably not but I can understand doing it.
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| 9:47 |
: Seems like the A’s could use the Strider plan for Miller. Call him up and use him out of the bullpen (he could probably be their closer) and then give him a handful of starts towards the end of the year and make him a fulltime starter going into 2024.
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| 9:48 |
: Could be right but the A’s are typically pretty conservative with guys
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| 9:48 |
: Would you drop Luis Garcia for Taj?
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| 9:48 |
: Sure
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| 9:48 |
: I’m watching Ohtani pitch right now and I think he’s got potential
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| 9:48 |
: Never heard of him lol
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| 9:48 |
: Aaron Ashby an IL hold in dynasty or do you think the shoulder kills his value?
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| 9:48 |
: I think you can move on if you have a full IL.
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| 9:48 |
: Do you think Matthew Liberatore is going to make a fantasy impact this season?
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| 9:49 |
: Probably not a big one. I don’t think the Cardinals like him that much TBH
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| 9:49 |
: Saddled with a bunch of aging vet SP’s in a dynasty league – Manaea, Sale, Thor, Berrios. Is there hope any of these turn back the clock?
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| 9:49 |
: Probably not
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| 9:49 |
: Hey, curious if you have any insight into how the prospect team missed so significantly on Volpe’s speed? He received a 45/40 and currently has 87th percentile sprint speed. I don’t mean to be critical, just curious how this could happen
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| 9:50 |
: Prospect evaluators only get to see guys in short spurts. Can’t get everything right.
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| 9:50 |
: Yesterday was all for YOU! I’m getting hot again
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| 9:50 |
: LET’S GOOOOOOOO
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| 9:50 |
: sweepers don’t really exist, right?
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| 9:50 |
: They are like leprechauns.
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| 9:51 |
: I have about 10 minutes left so I am going to do another speed round to answer as many questions as I can.
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| 9:52 |
: Bradish coming off the IL. Usually avoid for the first start but it’s against the Nats. Risk it?
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| 9:52 |
: I am risking it in a number of leagues.
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| 9:52 |
: I smell a Pfaadt, but I don’t think we will see one anytime soon.
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| 9:52 |
: Well played
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| 9:52 |
: What’s happening with Manoah? Would you be thinking about shopping him?
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| 9:52 |
: I am holding.
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| 9:52 |
: Thoughts on Greyson Rodriguez? Needs to trim the BB, but his Ks and SwStr% look solid. 3.24 xFIP, 3.95 FIP — is that the range we should expect this year for his ERA rather than his current 6.91 mark?
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| 9:52 |
: I think you hold him. The skills are fine
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| 9:52 |
: Tovar…I know it’s April but what is he doing wrong? Doing right? Where should I be on the panic-o-meter?
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| 9:53 |
: Things should get better as it warms up in Colorado.
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| 9:53 |
: Why is there a game on right now?
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| 9:53 |
: Patriots Day in Boston
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| 9:53 |
: got any opinions on harold ramirez TB for dynasty?
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| 9:53 |
: I think he is a decent win now piece, but if you aren’t competing send him away
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| 9:53 |
: Most likely to emerge as closer this year: Chapman, Puk, Nick Anderson? Thanks for the time.
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| 9:53 |
: Puk
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| 9:53 |
: Hunting a QS w a weekly GS cap, would you start Flaherty today?
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| 9:53 |
: I am in a few leagues.
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| 9:53 |
: Would you swap out Alex Call or Kyle Isbel for someone on the waiver wire like Kiermaier, Pham, Maton, or Daza?
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| 9:54 |
: No
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| 9:54 |
: Will a new glove fix Taylor Rogers? Will anything fix Taylor Rogers?
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| 9:54 |
: I am really worried about him. I think he is hurt
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| 9:54 |
: Jorge Soler’s statcast looks juicy to me. Am I getting fooled by SSS, or do you think 30+ HRs is a real possibility?
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| 9:54 |
: I think it is real if he can stay healthy
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| 9:54 |
: even in 10 team AL Only, is there anything there with Elvis andrus? plays every day and eligible at 2B and SS which helps, but his production is just totally empty…
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| 9:54 |
: It is going to stay empty
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| 9:54 |
: Rowdy Tellez was cut in our league drop Farley or Friedel for him? 6 cat with OBP 10 team.
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| 9:55 |
: I think I could drop Fraley
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| 9:55 |
: Is there any hope for Baez? He’s on my wire, seems like he’s starting to hit
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| 9:56 |
: Nope
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| 9:56 |
: What chance does a healthy Brandon Hughes get a shot at Cubs closer?
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| 9:56 |
: 15%
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| 9:56 |
: Should I even be rostered in dynasty leagues?
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| 9:56 |
: Probably not
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| 9:56 |
: Cut Tony Gonsolin for German? 6 cat w/ QS. I have springs, McKenzie, haniger and iglesias all on IL.
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| 9:56 |
: I’ve got Mike Soroka stashed on my bench right now, hoping he can contribute as some point soon. Am I just wasting a roster spot?
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| 9:56 |
: I would try and hold on to Gonsolin but I understand moving on.
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| 9:57 |
: Soroka need volume to make him fantasy viable and I just don’t know that he gets it.
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| 9:57 |
: Would you look to sell high on Adley? Statcast numbers are a little underwhelming.
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| 9:57 |
: If you can get a haul, sure
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| 9:57 |
: How concerned are we about Christian Walker? K% is down, but so is literally everything else.
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| 9:57 |
: I am a little worried, but am still holding in deeper leagues.
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| 9:57 |
: Bryan De la Cruz has seemingly taken over one of the OF spots in Miami. Is that sticky? or will a run of poor play put that in jeopardy?
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| 9:58 |
: they talked him up a lot in spring so it definitely could stick
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| 9:58 |
: Santander, any reason to panic yet?
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| 9:58 |
: no
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| 9:58 |
: what’s your outlook on Rendon? plate approach looks great, but no power yet, do you think he gets it back?
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| 9:58 |
: I think he is a shell of his former self.
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| 9:58 |
: Best guess on when Harper will be in the lineup?
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| 9:58 |
: June
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| 9:58 |
: Has J.D. Davis always been underrated?
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| 9:58 |
: I don’t think he has been underrated but I just don’t think he ever got a fair shake of things in NY
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| 9:58 |
: Bader? Should I wait on him?
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| 9:58 |
: depends on the league size.
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| 9:58 |
: I spent a top 3 pick for Juan Soto in a national league only snake draft. Starting to feel buyers remorse. Can you talk me off the cliff?
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| 9:59 |
: He will be fine!
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| 9:59 |
: head to head points, 12 teams. how long would you hold out on Casas
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| 9:59 |
: Another week or two
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| 9:59 |
: I’ve got Story and Royce Lewis stashed on my bench in a 12 team AL only 5×5 H2H keeper league. What do you expect when they come off the IL?
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| 9:59 |
: No idea. Lewis not until June at the earliest. Story is a crapshoot
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: I have to wrap up. I will do a longer chat next week and be back on my 1pm slot. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, and instagram) at JustinMasonFWFB! I am doing regular podcasts on the FWFB podcast as well as three episodes a week for the Sleeper and the Bust so definitely make sure you are subscribed there as well!
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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.
Given that this appears to be the “year of the disaster start,” are you modifying your approach to selecting 9 pitchers to start each week? For instance, are you less likely to start non-aces who are facing the best hitters’ line-ups for fear that they will hang 8 earned runs on your pitcher?