Justin Mason’s Baseball Chat – June 3rd, 2024

Here is today’s chat transcript:

9:49

Justin Mason: Chat will begin shortly. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, bluesky, mastodon, threads, post, 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!

10:00

Acuna: Top X hitter you’d look to acquire in a 1 for 1 for acuna in a keep forever dynasty league

10:01

Justin Mason: I think I would still want a top 10 hitter.

10:01

Daniel: In a 15 team keeper, would you drop Suwinski to pickup Otto Lopez or Heliot Ramos or to stash Cade Povich?

10:02

Justin Mason: I would drop Suwinski for Lopez if I needed help now. I think Povich is the higher upside play so if I don’t need the immediate help, I would go with him

10:02

RAGBRAI: Seems like the last few trade deadlines have been quieter than past trade deadlines. Do you see the same this year? Are there many big names on the move this year?

10:07

Justin Mason: The addition of more playoff teams means that less teams may sell because it is easier to get in the playoffs. That being said, I think there are a number of interesting potential sellers. The Blue Jays could move guys like Bichette, Bassitt, and Kikuchi. The White Sox could move guys like Eloy, Pham, Fedde and Robert. Tampa Bay could move Civale or Littell. The Mets should move JD Martinez and Marte. The Cardinals should move Goldy, Lynn and Gibson

10:08

Why not Zoidberg?: Would you consider Swanson, Rafaela, Soler, Langford, Rizzo or Friedl as upgrades over J. Bell, O. Cruz, or Adell?

10:08

Justin Mason: I would take Swanson and Langford over Bell and Adell

10:08

Adenolith: What tier of hitter would you be looking for in exchange for Skenes?

10:08

Justin Mason: I would want a top 50 hitter in a redraft. Maybe even top 25.

10:09

Paulie Eff: Will Cade Povich be an impact SP right off the bat, or will so-so velo trip him up vs MLB hitters, whenever he gets called up?

10:10

Justin Mason: I think any pitcher in Baltimore can be impact considering the park and run support. If Povich can consistently go 5, there are a lot of wins to be had along with those strikeouts.

10:10

Moore or Less: Hey Justin, i picked up Moore in a shallow points league hoping the hot stretch would continue especially since he has 4 position eligibility. He then put up about 2 points on the week.  Is it safe to jump ship for a Friedl or Donovan?

10:10

Justin Mason: Grab Friedl

10:10

Liam: 12 teamer, Jansen or Heim ros?

10:10

Justin Mason: Heim

10:11

Vince: Hi! 12-tm H2H categories w IL returnees, need to drop two of Hunter Brown, Nestor Cortez, Reese Olson. Gavin Stone! Please rank and any comments welcomed! Thanks!

10:11

Justin Mason: That is tough. Brown and Stone I think are the drops. Cortes, Olson, Stone, Brown

10:11

Daro: Who are you adding Norby or Henry Davis as a bench bat in a weekly league?

10:11

Justin Mason: Norby

10:12

Yanier Diaz: What’s wrong with me?

10:14

Justin Mason: He is putting the ball on the ground too much. Most everything else is looking fine. Still makes a lot of contact and hits the ball hard. The launch angle is up over the last month so maybe we see some improvement soon?

10:14

Weep (for) the Mets: Do you see any value for Edwin Diaz left this year? The injury is obviously secondary to the role and skills

10:14

Justin Mason: I think that if he is healthy, he is the closer. Health is the major concern for me

10:15

Nuts?: Am I nuts for thinking about offering Arozarena for Kwan in a dynasty league? Im competing and could use the AVG. Or should I hold and hope on a rebound? Thanks

10:15

Justin Mason: I love Randy, but I think at this point, I would take Kwan especially if I needed the average help

10:16

Milton: 12 tm OBP league, I need to cut Brenton Doyle or TJ Friedl to activate R. Lewis. With whom should I part ways?

10:16

Justin Mason: I would hate to cut either. Can you trade one? If I had to I think it is Doyle

10:16

Rob: Would you drop Tork for Luke Raley or Mark Vientos?

10:16

Justin Mason: I’d grab Raley for Tork

10:17

Guest: 12 team 5×5, Aaron Judge and Mitch Keller are being traded for Marcell Ozuna and Grayson Rodriguez.  I should ask the commissioner to veto this trade, right?

10:18

Justin Mason: I don’t believe in vetoing trades unless there is provable collusion. Everyone has the right to make deals that they feel are in the best interest of their teams. Value is subjective and if both parties can defend why they are making a move, you shouldn’t veto a trade.

10:19

KC Pain: 18 dynasty 6×6 any deep sleepers at 2B? Lost Julien and I do have Norby but am scared of PT. Top 2B on WW is Triolo, N. Lopez, and Mateo.  Any suggestions?

10:20

Justin Mason: Brett Wisely is playing well in SF. If Mateo is healthy, I probably take him for his speed, but he may have a concussion from Mullins hitting him in the head.

10:20

Guest: Could someone explain why the Cubs insist on batting Dansby Swanson 8th in the lineup? You’re paying this guy 26 million to produce from the bottom of the lineup…come on man

10:21

Justin Mason: Because he is struggling and the lineup is good. He will move his way back up at some point

10:21

Dis or Dat: Can you rank Weather, Paddack, and Scott in a points format (that rewards extra points for QS)?

10:23

Justin Mason: Scott would be first if he hadn’t been demoted. I would say Weathers, Paddack, Scott, but if you can afford to stash, Scott has the best upside

10:23

KC Pain: What is up with the Naylors?  Complete BA collapse of Josh.  Bo…well worse but not unexpected.

10:24

Justin Mason: Josh is getting unlucky. He has a .205 BABIP when he is a career .285 guy. He will be better. Bo needs to go down to AAA. There isn’t much in the profile to say he is going to turn things around

10:24

seth: which 2 are you starting out of this quartet: Flaherty @TEX, HGreene vCHC, Eflin @MIA maybe?, Soriano vSD?

10:24

Justin Mason: Flaherty and Greene

10:24

HappyFunBall: O/U on how many games Royce Lewis stays healthy for this go-around?

10:25

Justin Mason: 45

10:25

Ted: What’s the deal with your boy Cedric? More specifically, what would you do with him in a 12-teamer? I’ve got him parked on the bench most nights, but feel like I can’t quite drop him (and there’s obviously zero trade value)

10:25

Justin Mason: I think it is time to drop him unfortunately. While I think he has to be better than this, in a 12 team league, you shouldn’t wait

10:25

JayBee: Has anyone taken a franchise-level statistical approach to injury? How many TJs annually in each system, farm to MLB? How many games lost to hamstring injuries, lat injuries, shoulder injuries? Would that identify franchises that were doing better prevention than others?

10:26

Justin Mason: I think Jeff Zimmerman looked at this in the past. I don’t know if there is a current study on it though

10:26

Kyle Manzardo: Should you hold Kyle Manzardo in 12 team redraft leagues?

10:26

Justin Mason: Nope

10:26

Peter: Drop chourio for friedl in h2h category league? Redraft

10:26

Justin Mason: I am ok with that, but I would prefer to keep Chourio

10:27

Connor Norby: What are you thoughts on Connor Norby getting called up?

10:28

Justin Mason: I am kind of in the minority of the industry, but I don’t think that Norby is a special of a player for fantasy. He profiles as an accumulator in my opinion and Baltimore has not shown they will automatically play a guy every day just because they bring him up.

10:28

Chip: Need to drop a bat with Royce Lewis off the IL: Vierling, Adell, Langford or Schneider. Tempted to get rid of Adell; his swing and miss has come back.

10:28

Justin Mason: I am ok dropping Adell

10:29

Oh No-zarena: 2 months in and Randy A has been riding my bench for weeks. Is it safe to cut bait yet?

10:29

Justin Mason: I wouldn’t want to drop him but I understand it in shallow leagues.

10:29

Manny Machado: What to do with me?  Wait for 2nd half positive regression or cut bait with other options at 3B

10:30

Justin Mason: I think I am holding Machado. The numbers say he is fine and just needs to elevate a little more. I think he should have a rebound.

10:31

Guest: yay or nay: I have 6 injured players right now for 4 bench and 4 IL spots, and am stashing all of them: O’Neill N.Jones Jung Scherzer Springs Schmidt. if nay which 1-2 are out. OBP/QS

10:31

Justin Mason: I would drop springs. I never really trust guys coming back from TJ in their return.

10:31

Guest: Who has more PAs the rest of the year?  Mike Trout or Joey Votto?

10:31

Justin Mason: Trout lol

10:32

Blind faith: Hi Justin. Need a MI for a deep 15 team redraft with standard cats. Please rank from best to least: Masyn Winn, Wisely, David Hamilton, Colt Keith. Thanks.

10:32

Justin Mason: Keith, Winn, Hamilton, Wisely

10:32

Prospects: Failed vs. Failing: Andrew Vaughn, Jon Singleton, Willie Calhoun in OBP league?

10:32

Justin Mason: Vaughn

10:32

KC Pain: Orioles have to make a move, right….right?  They are killing their prospect values w this musical chairs routine imo.  Cowser looked awesome and now meh. Stowers up and hot but AB once a week. Kjerstad back and forth.  The only one who got a legit shot, Holliday, wont be moved but also killed value if he was one of the guys they did want to. Just feels like overmarinating players because they are indulging in their wealth.

10:33

Justin Mason: I hope they package some hitting prospect for pitching. They would make a really good trade partner for anyone looking to move a pitcher and now that Kremer and Means are hurt, they have a need

10:33

Eminor3rd: Will Connor Norby and/or Justyn Henry-Malloy have enough PA and impact to be relevant in a 12-team 6×6 w/ OPS?

10:33

Justin Mason: Probably not

10:33

Albies that Endsbies: Am I going to start hitting? Been brutal since the injury

10:34

Justin Mason: I have to wonder if it is the injury or the deader ball causing guys like Albies to struggle more. Maybe a little of both?

10:35

Start Sits: Which one of these SPs should I sit in roto: Bryce Miller @ KC, Lodolo vs. CHC, or Hicks @ ARI? Leaning sitting Miller due to KC being a pretty scary offense as well as the park…

10:35

Justin Mason: Hicks for me

10:35

Flying to Cooper: Criswell vs. Arrighetti, this week (CWS and STL respectively) and beyond?

10:35

Justin Mason: Criswell

10:36

Poteet: Little Poteet looked great in his first Yankee start. What does he need to show vs. the Dodgers to be an add? Nice team context.

10:37

Justin Mason: Love the nickname for him lol. I want to see better command, but I am definitely intrigued. Deeper league stash rn

10:37

Closer Closeout: There is an __% change that Yimi Garcia remains the closer once Romano comes back

10:37

Justin Mason: 10%

10:38

KC Pain: 18 teamer dynasty 6×6 I have to keep holding Y Diaz if no one will trade anything of value? I picked up Fry and enjoying ride atm.

10:38

Justin Mason: I think you can drop if you need to the roster spot in a 1-catcher league.

10:38

Yeah Well Hiura Towel: Drop Adell for Duvall?

10:38

Justin Mason: nah

10:38

The Kid: Looking to add some more stability to my lineup (12T H2H Points): Who should I cut between Dylan Moore and Adell? Between Nick Gonzales, Bleday, Raley, Burleson, McCutchen, and Vierling, who should i grab? I want to keep Adell over Moore but this 2 wk slump is killing me

10:38

Justin Mason: Drop Moore of Raley

10:39

Hamburgler: Any NL call ups from the minors in the next month or so that you see making a big impact?

10:39

Justin Mason: I am not good at the prediction game with prospects. I would ask Eric

10:39

KC Pain: Matt Manning a hold in a deep dynasty?

10:39

Justin Mason: probably not

10:40

Malloy? Oh Boy!: Any expectations for Malloy in DET if he gets PT? How deep a league is he an add?

10:40

Justin Mason: I think I would only add him in a 15 team league or deeper. I don’t know that I have a lot of faith that he will be successful considering his lack of contact skills..

10:41

Guest: Cowser worth an add in OBP 14T redraft? Over India, Neto, O’Hearn.

10:42

Justin Mason: I still believe in Cowser, so I would take him over neto

10:42

Triple Play!: I play in a 13 team mixed roto league(12 hitters, 7 P) with daily lineup changes ,no IP max and 8 bench spots. How many hitters should I keep on the bench?  Are platoon bats such as Kepler, O’Hearn, Wade worth rostering? Should I stream starters?

10:42

Justin Mason: I usually go 50/50 in these types of leagues. I like Kepler in this size format especially with the Daily moves.

10:43

Soler: Is there still hope for him this season? Is it the shoulder? Is he a drop in 12T?

10:44

Justin Mason: I think Soler will be better. The exit velo numbers and barrel rates are fine since the return.

10:44

Zahhh: Both are injured, I read. Who’s the better stash for this year Cade Povich or Junior Caminero?

10:44

Justin Mason: Caminero

10:44

Dude: What to expect from CJ Abrams rest of year? month 1 was nice. month 2 not so much… where are the steals?

10:45

Justin Mason: This is the type of player he is. He can run hot and cold in an instant because of his aggressive approach. He will be better if you stick him, but he can be frustrating.

10:45

Adenolith: Any thoughts on Neris ROS? I need the saves help but he’s walking tons and not really getting the saves. Yimi or Garrett preferable or wait it out?

10:45

Justin Mason: I don’t mind dropping for Yimi

10:45

Chip: Drop Vierling or Adell for Royce Lewis? OBP/SLB league.

10:45

Justin Mason: Adell and fast

10:46

Guest: Jo Adell, Luke Raley, Matt Vierling, Davis Schneider–any of these four a better option than Brandon Marsh, especially with Marsh probably headed to the IL?

10:46

Justin Mason: Give me Raley

10:46

KC Pain: Blessed to pickup or have had in minors Parker, Lively, and Blanco. Any of them you would move for limited value bc red flags?  Or just keep enjoying ride? (18 teamer dynasty 6×6)

10:46

Justin Mason: I think you just enjoy the ride because you won’t get back much in return.

10:47

Underperformers galore: I have Burger, Langford, Yandy, Gorman, Nick Gonzales – anyone cuttable for guys like Vierling, Raley, Masyn Winn, Adell?

10:47

Justin Mason: Winn is worth cutting Yandy for.

10:47

ChicagoSteve: Is there a realistic path to more playing time for Miguel Vargas with the Dodgers this season? You’d think he could take ABs at 2B and 3B (or even a bit of 1B) in addition to the OF, but so far he’s only played OF on the small side of a platoon with J-Hey.

10:47

Justin Mason: I just don’t see the path to regular playing time. Dude needs a trade.

10:47

Eminor3rd: 12 team 6×6 w/ QS: Andrew Abbott or Povich (when he comes)?

10:47

Justin Mason: Povich

10:47

Guest: In 30 team dmb dynasty how would you rank brett wisely,  Vidal Brujan and Mickey moniak

10:48

Justin Mason: Moniak, Wisely, Brujan

10:49

Mullins: Why is Mullins doing all of his damage against his teammates brains instead of the ball?

10:50

Justin Mason: This makes me so sad. I think the two issues are aggressiveness and the ball. He is swinging more inside the zone but not having the same quality of contact. I think he needs to be more selective in the zone. I also think the deader ball hurts him, especially in that park.

10:51

Justin Mason: Ok, I have a ton of questions and only about ten minutes left. Let’s speed round through as many questions as I can.

10:51

pitchers: ROS in a QS league – can you rank Bobby Miller, Bello, C Paddack, B Brown, H Brown, C Scott? thank you!

10:52

Justin Mason: Miller, Bello, Ben Brown, Hunter Brown, Scott, Paddack

10:52

Spirit of Joel Youngblood: Choose 2, Lose 2…Friedl, Rooker, Susuki, Ward. 12-Team H2H categories with TB, OBP, BB and K’s as additional hitting cats.

10:52

Justin Mason: Ward and Friedl

10:52

Reynolds wrapped?: 12tm H2H categories – I need some speed. My Bryan Reynolds for his Brenton Doyle?  Or should I keep looking?

10:52

Justin Mason: I think that is ok

10:52

juliooo: will my power come back?

10:52

Justin Mason: Yeah, he will be fine

10:52

He Went to Jared: Are you starting Jared Jones (vs LAD, vs MIN) this week over Flaherty, Sale, Imanaga, Kirby or Ragans?

10:52

Justin Mason: Over Flaherty, yes

10:53

Cito’s Mustache: If you had one IL spot, would you use it for Snell, Degrom or Kershaw?

10:53

Justin Mason: Kershaw

10:53

Guest: I agree with you the Cards should try to trade Goldy, but who would take him?  The Astros have gotten the 2nd worst WAR production from 1B this year, so could they be a fit?  Would that meaningfully impact his fantasy value?

10:53

Justin Mason: Someone will take him. I don’t know how much it would help for fantasy, but Goldy is too big of a name on an expiring contract to not get moved.

10:54

Guest: Anthony Rizzo has been replacement level this year.  Does Goldschmidt to the Yankees make a lot of sense?  Or is Goldschmidt just cooked?

10:54

Justin Mason: I think that would be an interesting fit

10:54

Kick the tires: Is Kris Bryant worth a flyer this week at Coors if you have the space?

10:54

Justin Mason: Sure

10:54

Start 1: Lodolo vs CHC or Bello vs CWS?

10:54

Justin Mason: Lodolo

10:55

Dave: Is it just babip to blame for Nimmo’s season?

10:55

Justin Mason: Yeah, I think that is the main culprit

10:55

Idiotic Failson: Are you giving up on Tork in dynasty formats? He’s been brutal.

10:55

Justin Mason: I am not giving up on him yet

10:55

Guest: Minnesota dropping payroll, kapler in final year of deal, do they sign him or let him go in FA

10:55

Justin Mason: They let him go

10:55

Guest: What would you do with Yandy Diaz in a 12-team mixed league, standard 5×5?

10:55

Justin Mason: drop

10:55

Adenolith: Is Oneil Cruz in a platoon now? He probably ought to be but it’s hard to run him out in a weekly league. Thinking about dropping him for some stability in Neto, Winn, or Rosario.

10:55

Justin Mason: I am not dropping him yet

10:55

Stone Cold: Gavin Stone on fire recently. Strikeouts seem to be ticking back to match the SwStr rate, is he a strong starter rest of the way?

10:56

Justin Mason: I think he is

10:56

Idiotic Failson: What do you think about Hunter Brown as a speculative pick up in dynasty leagues. My thinking is I can stream him occasionally this year and hope he figures things out. He’s still young (obviously)

10:56

Justin Mason: He has been better recently, so I would buy

10:56

T(win)s: Hope for Julien to get right in AAA and still make an impact this year?

10:56

Justin Mason: I think he can, but it is a flawed profile.

10:56

Kevin M: I have $31 T. Hernandez and $17 L. Thomas in a 12 team NL only.  I was offered $2 Carrol and a 1st rd minor league pick.  Thoughts on this offer?

10:56

Justin Mason: a $2 Carroll is hard to turn down

10:57

Cito’s Mustache: With Julien sent down, need a 2b off the wire?  Go with Caballero, Freeman, India, or Turner?

10:57

Justin Mason: India

10:57

JW: Deep benches so I tend to stash high upside players. Currently have Adell, Pages, and Chourio. Would you drop any of them for Noelvi Marte or ESC? 12 tm 5×5 redraft. Thank you

10:57

Justin Mason: drop adell for MArte

10:57

Guest: Pick up Sandoval or Weathers? 12 team fangraphs points settings

10:57

Justin Mason: weathers

10:57

Miguel: Do you like Vientos in a 12-team league?  No speed and pop is suspect to me

10:57

Justin Mason: The pop is real but the contact skills aren’t. If you need power, I get it, but he may hit .200

10:57

Jared Jones: I’ve been roughed up a bit lately.  Is optioning me and lowering my workload now on the table, or is this just a couple of hiccups in an otherwise stellar start, keep rolling me out there for now?

10:58

Justin Mason: I think it is just a hiccup

10:58

Guest: vientos no longer has baty around, but his contact rates are bad. Is this just JD Davis again?

10:58

Justin Mason: great comp

10:58

KCC26: What’s your favorite baseball movie?

10:58

Justin Mason: Moneyball

10:58

Clark: What to do with Bailey Ober?  He is so inconsistent and I know there is talent so this is frustrating.  Start @ NYY ?

10:58

Justin Mason: He has been great outside of the two KC starts. I am rolling with him

10:58

Guest: Willi Castro putting up decent numbers playing several positions…is he a keeper in Minnesota long term?

10:58

Justin Mason: I think he is. I just hope he keeps getting time once Lewis is back

10:59

Cito’s Mustache: Of the temp closers for the Mets, who gets the most saves the rest of the way? Garrett, Ottavino, Diekman?

10:59

Justin Mason: Ottavino

10:59

Yeah Well Hiura Towel: I was just about to bench Bregman for Vierling, then he starts hitting homers…but his Statcast still looks terrible. Lucky week, or is this some real change for Breg?

10:59

Justin Mason: I think it is natural positive regression.

10:59

Cito’s Mustache: Who gets more saves the rest of the way, Beeks or Kinley?

10:59

Justin Mason: Kinely

10:59

KC Pain: As an excited Ozuna owner, is there any cause for concern?  Was hoping for 85% of last year and seems like we getting last year+ production.  Also, any shot he plays the field at all?

10:59

Justin Mason: No, he is terrible in the field

10:59

Dave: Does LeMahieu have any value hitting in that lineup or is he pretty much done at this point?

10:59

Justin Mason: Not much

10:59

JG: Hello Justin.  Waldron (today vs LAA) or Arrighetti ( vs STL tomorrow) as a stream? Or both? And who do you like ros ? Deep roto.  TY

10:59

Justin Mason: Waldron

10:59

KCC26: George Springer or Alex Verdugo as a last OF in a 12 team H2H?

10:59

Justin Mason: Springer

11:00

Norby: To your point on Norby – he has a 30% K-rate and a .400 BABIP that is propping up his numbers quite a bit. Real ugly is well within the range of outcomes for him

11:00

Justin Mason: exactly

11:00

HappyFunBall: Drafted Kodai Senga to my IR figuring I’d get a half of good baseball out of him. My pitching fell apart (Strider, Brown) and I’m in desperate need of SPs. Yet … he keeps NOT progressing.  Now I’ve got a bit of an IR crunch and is it time to move on?

11:00

Justin Mason: move on

11:00

Sale of the Century: Is the window now open to sell high on Chris Sale before sustained regression/injury hits?  Which struggling ace could be targeted for a straight up swap?

11:00

Justin Mason: I wouldn’t sell tbh. I think Sale is a stud when healthy.

11:00

Vince: Tommy Pham or Matt Vierling ROS? 12-team H2H, 10 offensive categories.

11:00

Justin Mason: Pham

11:00

Cito’s Mustache: Gurriel or Nimmo ROS?

11:00

Justin Mason: Gurriel

11:01

Mick: What are  your expectations for Royce Lewis ROS?

11:01

Justin Mason: He will be a stud on a per plate appearance basis. Just depends on if he can stay healthy.

11:01

Cito’s Mustache: Time to drop Manoah in a 12 team?  Or wait for more info?

11:01

Justin Mason: I am ok dropping

11:01

Guest: could the Royals (10 HR, 32 runs in 37.1 career innings) have a pitch tip or something on Ober that other teams do not? or is it sample business

11:01

Justin Mason: Maybe they see something, but I think it is small sample plus the Royals are good.

11:01

Cito’s Mustache: Love reading your chats.  Gibson, Abbot or T. McKenzie ROS?

11:01

Justin Mason: Thank you! Abbott for me

11:01

Kutter pronounced Qatar: How deeep a league to start Kutter vs. ATL this week?

11:02

Justin Mason: Every league

11:02

Blank Name: AL Only 11 Team Keeper – $280 cap. Which P would you prefer to shop for a bat? Rodon $22 in first year, Flaherty $5 in first year, Pablo $27 for two years, or L Castillo $29 for 1 year?

11:02

Justin Mason: Rodon

11:03

Greenmtnboys: 11 Team 5×5 roto OBP w/2 bench spots.  I have 3 Houston players, J. Pena horrible last month or so, drop for D. Hamilton (SB), Raley, Kieth or add another SP Gasser?

11:03

Justin Mason: If I need the SBs, I take Hamilton. In a vacuum, Keith for me.

11:03

Mike: Are you concerned with Fry’s playing time going forward?

11:03

Justin Mason: I think the Guardians will figure out ways to keep him in the lineup.

11:03

Guest: ok, back up this Raley love… I’m not seeing it. He was hot for a bit last year too but the contact was red flag and he could not sustain

11:04

Justin Mason: I wouldn’t call it love. I think he was the best of the options given. He is a guy to stream while playing well and drop once he struggles.

11:05

KC Pain: Any suggestions for dealing with, I dont want to say troublemaker (seems unintentional) in a dynasty league?  Guy made a couple trades at end of last season and now has 6 SS on roster. Seager, Adames, Abrams, Bichette, Volpe, and Tovar.  He also has Holliday in minors. We have 1 SS and 1 UT spot.  Obviously his team isnt competitive in a 18 team dynasty, but thing is he keeps begging for trades and then says no one will pony up for his guys. I inquired about Bichette and it was Wheeler+Ragans/Gil (about a month ago) he shot down a Churio for Holliday as well.  The guy isnt a jerk, wants to compete, but seems horribly off on his values. IDK if he tried to corner market or what. He goes with his *gut* no rankings he says. Any ideas to nudge him the right direction? It stinks bc a few moves and his team would be dominate but he is leaving so much on bench.

11:06

Justin Mason: This is always tough. I don’t know if there is a good answer. If I know the guy well, I tend to sit them down and explain what I think they are doing wrong, but often that leads people to thinking that you are calling them an idiot. Ultimately, you have to let people make their mistakes.

11:06

Michael W: I was just reading the transcript from Brent’s chat on BaseballHQ. It’s funny how often you two are asked the same question and give completely different answers. I like to view it as a cabinet meeting and getting all the points of view. That’s just a long way of saying thanks for the chat and all the podcasts.

11:07

Justin Mason: This is why I love to listen and read a lot of different takes. Sometimes it helps me reinforce what I believe and other times it turns me around.

11:07

Mr Big: Are you starting Bello @CHW or Bibee at home vs KC? QS league

11:07

Justin Mason: Bello

11:07

To Stream or Not to Stream: It is worth the risk to your ratios to stream SP in a daily roto league with unlimited IP, where about the the top 120 SP are taken?

11:08

Justin Mason: I am a lot more careful with streaming in these formats because I hate having to repair ratios. Unless I know I am in a spot with needing Ks or wins, I am a bit more conservative.

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Mullins: The .200 babip will surely regress; I just hope it does so before the O’s bench him.

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Justin Mason: I really hope so.

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Justin Mason: Thank you! I try and answer as many questions as I can!

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guy Justin knows well: are you calling me an idiot?!?!?!

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Justin Mason: YES





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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A Salty ScientistMember since 2024
10 months ago

For the veto question, I don’t see that trade as terrible. Ozuna is playing nearly as well as Judge, and I think Judge has more injury risk. Grayson has way more upside than Keller going forward. I like the Judge side more, but that’s not an outlandishly unbalanced trade.