Justin Mason’s Baseball Chat – May 22nd, 2023

Here is today’s chat transcript:

9:33

Justin Mason: Justin Mason: 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!

10:00

Guest: Is Tyler O’Neil droppable in 14 team keeper league? Currently have Suzuki, Adolis Garcia, Ward as my outfield. Baty, Jazz, JD martinez, Lane Thomas as guys I rotate at utility

10:00

Justin Mason: I have a hard time dropping him, but I also understand it because of the Cardinals playing time situations.

10:01

H: What’s an appropriate asking price for Esteury Ruiz (12-team redraft, OPS)?

10:01

Justin Mason: A top 120 player?

10:01

Guest: Do you think Manoah turns it around at all this season?

10:02

Justin Mason: At this point, there are not a lot of reasons to think he does other than track record which isn’t particularly that long. I am holding where I have him but that might be stubbornness more than anything else.

10:02

Does This Snell Good?: Blake Snell just got dropped in my league. Would you pick him up over German or Garrett?

10:02

Justin Mason: Over German I would

10:02

Stick to Sporer-tzball: Varland @Tor or Bibee @ STL?

10:02

Justin Mason: Bibee

10:02

KM: Is Royce Lewis worth grabbing in an 8 team roto? His power/SB potential seems intriguing.

10:02

Justin Mason: Probably not

10:02

KM: Is Gallo worth rostering in a shallow OPS league?

10:02

Justin Mason: I don’t think so

10:03

Brian Krogman: On MLB Quick Pitch, do they pipe in extra noise from the stands, ya know like the birds noises during the Masters?

10:03

Justin Mason: Absolutely

10:03

Big J: Pick 1 SP for this week: Musgrove @ NYY or Bibee vs STL?

10:03

Justin Mason: Musgrove

10:03

Guest: Can Lane Thomas really be a .280/20 HR/15 Steal guy?

10:03

Justin Mason: I think he can be close. He will play every day

10:03

Brian Krogman: Sandy or Luis Castillo ros? Thank you Justin.

10:03

Justin Mason: Castillo

10:04

Hank Scorpio: With the door seemingly ajar for quite a while, how viable do you think Bobby Miller is in 12tm roto?

10:04

Justin Mason: I think he is pretty viable considering how many injuries the Dodgers have right now.

10:04

Angelus Novus: 10-team H2H points. Dominant starters are essential, especially for the 2-week playoff matchups. I have Royce Lewis and Elly De La Cruz stashed, too offense in the league. Pitching is slumping a bit. Thinking about dangling Bichette. What high-end SPs would you be targeting, given this context?

10:04

Justin Mason: If I am moving Bichette, I want a top 5 starter

10:05

Big J: In a 12 tm h2h pts league for final RP slot: G.Whitlock @ AZ or Evan Phillips or Peter Fairbanks?

10:05

Justin Mason: Fairbanks

10:05

Clever Name: I was offered Burnes + Darvish for Strider in NL Only H2H. Take it?

10:05

Justin Mason: yes

10:05

Paddy: Please rank these 1bs for roto: Abreu, Vargas, J Turner, J Bell, Mervis, Casas, S Brown

10:05

Justin Mason: Vargas, Turner, Abreu, Brown, Mervis, Casas, Bell

10:05

Cal: In a 12 team, points league, is Taylor Ward worth dropping? It seems like Moniak is taking away from his playing time. How would you rank these guys I’m considering dropping Ward for? Geraldo Perdomo, DeJong, Gallo, Burger, or Bryan De La Cruz

10:06

Justin Mason: I would do it for Burger

10:06

Guest: Are you still holding Lance Lynn? Should we be? Any league really…. he’s been awful, though a glimmer of hope over his last two.

10:06

Justin Mason: I am still holding. Underlying skills are fine.

10:06

Guest: 10-team 5×5 OBP roto league, please rank the pitchers ROS? Logan Allen, Josiah Gray, Bailey Ober, Louie Varland, Andrew Heaney, James Paxton, Garrett Whitlock

10:07

Justin Mason: Gray, Allen, Heaney, Paxton, Ober, Whitlock, Varland

10:08

BrandonMcKayDylanWalsh: How happy should I be with K Marte and E Duran as my 2nd & 3rd baseman? Drury, Jung & CJ Abrams are on the WW in a 12 team mixed.

10:08

Justin Mason: I think so. I can make the argument to drop Duran for Jung, but I think it is pretty lateral

10:08

Jefferson: Shallow 12 team league but my pitching is bad. Are you starting Glasnow right out of the gate for a likely matchup versus LAD? Or holding back and seeing how he looks

10:08

Justin Mason: Holding back in 12s

10:08

Paddy: Haniger a top ____ OF in roto

10:08

Justin Mason: 50

10:08

A.: How long should we be hanging onto Matt Mervis? 12 team, obp, mixed.

10:09

Justin Mason: Give him to the end of the month

10:09

Dave: How worried should I be about Michael Harris?

10:09

Justin Mason: I am pretty worried. The underlying numbers are not good.

10:10

Jack: What to do with Blake Snell? 12TM H2H categories dynasty league. I have 10 SPs and he is clearly the worst, but the upside (his second half last year) is hard to cut. No better pitching on the wire, so his spot would be for streaming

10:10

Justin Mason: I have a hard time cutting him because of the talent in his arm, but you need to have that streaming spot. Can you trade him or someone else to improve elsewhere?

10:10

Jefferson: Thanks for all the chats. No question, just informing you that yesterday’s double header for Cleveland featured Bieber and Bibee as the starters. It was the Bibiberbee

10:10

Justin Mason: 2 points awarded

10:11

Jefferson: (shamelessly stolen from a friend)

10:11

Justin Mason: Theft is appreciated here

10:11

Guest: 12 team keeper OBP with minors spots…What are we doing with Jose Miranda? Keep him in the minors and hope he bounces back or fill the spot with a higher upside prospect?

10:11

Justin Mason: Grab higher upside

10:11

Joey Baggadonuts: 12T H2H points, keep 8, $300 cap, no penalty for k’s. Just traded $7 J. Steele + $7 Riley Greene, got $43 K Tucker & $7 Detmers in return. Thought I was buying low on Tuck/Detmers and selling high on Greene/Steele. Steele’s Sunday start has me second guessing. Should I be?

10:11

Justin Mason: Nope, I love this deal

10:12

Braves Fan: Morning! I’m in a 5×5 category league with QS instead of W and S+H instead of Saves. My staff is Strider, Kershaw, Javier, Kirby, Bibee, Lynn, and Steele. I have Glasnow coming back from the IL soon and need to either drop someone, or try and do a 2 for 1 trade. What do you think of a Steele/Kirby for Luis Castillo deal? Am I giving up too much? Thanks for you help and advice.

10:12

Justin Mason: I like that

10:12

Amed Rosario: Whats wrong with me?

10:13

Justin Mason: I think this is just the bottom end of the range of outcomes for Rosario. He swings and misses a lot out of the zone and when he isn’t making a ton of in-zone contact, he is going to struggle.

10:13

Rickey: What do you see from Outman and Suwinski the rest of the way? Feels like pitchers have made adjustments on both guys and both need to adjust back. Are you buying either, or both? Also, are you starting Taj Bradley with the tough two-start this week, or Jon Gray vs Baltimore?

10:15

Justin Mason: I have very little faith that Suwinski will adjust back. He is who is he is. I think Outman can readjust, but we just don’t know if he will. I am starting Gray right now over Taj

10:15

Last Place: Who would rather have ROS: Eloy or Nootbaar? Both have low launch angles and lots of GBs; 12tm H2H categories redraft

10:15

Justin Mason: Eloy

10:15

Guest: scherzer@Col, Bibee@STL, or Bradley @ Tor and LAD?

10:15

Justin Mason: Scherzer

10:15

Dbacks: Think Kyle Lewis should be rostered in a 13 team NL only league once he’s back? Think he’ll play?

10:15

Justin Mason: I don’t think he plays a lot

10:16

Bobby Miller: Am I worth a speculative pickup? Or is it better to wait and see how I do against the Braves? (I’d be dropping Gunnar)

10:16

Justin Mason: I think I would wait and see if I had to drop Gunnar

10:16

Joe: Start conforto or lwj this week? 12 t h2h?

10:16

Justin Mason: Conforto

10:16

Spach: 5×5 12-team category league, how would you rank the following OF for RoS: Arozarena, Adolis, Robert Jr, Julio, Reynolds, and Judge?

10:17

Justin Mason: Judge, Julio, Arozarena, Adolis, Robert, Reynolds

10:18

Guest: Which recent SP prospect do you think will have the most impact this season from a fantasy perspective? Or, is that person someone who hasn’t been called up yet?

10:18

Justin Mason: Eury Perez. He is just so damn good.

10:18

Last Place: Starting Eury Perez @COL and LAA this week?  Or would you rather Bibee vs STL?

10:18

Justin Mason: I am risking the two step

10:18

DoSo: You think Yandy keeps this up?!?

10:18

Justin Mason: If he can stay healthy, I am a believer.

10:18

Bob: Does Muskrat think he’s an ostrich and burying his head in the sand. I mean he can’t be thinking like the pitcher  he’s supposed to be, can he?

10:19

Justin Mason: I don’t know what this means lol

10:19

Guest: Thoughts on Whitlock who’s returning this week. He can be a top _ SP ROS?

10:19

Justin Mason: 50

10:19

Tim: 14 team mixed redraft.  Civale (CLE) available.  Would you drop Pfaadt (AZ), Liberatore (STL), or Varland (MIN) to get him?  Thanks

10:20

Justin Mason: I can understand dropping Varland for him.

10:20

Jim Leyland Palmer: 10tm 5×5, keep forever league. Looking at targeting Luis Castillo – do you see him as a stable top 10-20 arm for next few years?

10:20

Justin Mason: I think so. Injury can happen to anyone, but he has been so great and Seattle is a really nice place to pitch.

10:21

Matt W.: Sitting Nola this week in favor of Pearson? To protect my ERA WhIp. NFBC 15 Draft n Hold team league. 5th wins; 1st in k’s; 1st in saves; 5th in ERA; 1st in WHIP

10:21

Justin Mason: No

10:21

Joey Baggadonuts: Do you think Brown finds his way into the Cubbies rotation by June, or does Hendricks’ imminent return box him out?

10:21

Justin Mason: I would be surprised if he is not in the rotation by the end of June.

10:22

Kid: 12-team Dynasty, cats with OPS.  Other owner wants my Wander + Elly De La Cruz for their Julio Rodriguez… thoughts?

10:22

Justin Mason: That is tough but I think I would do that.

10:23

Chilly: Glasnow seems to be one of those guys whose value is boosted by prospect pedigree despite never starting more than 14g in a season.   Would u expect his production to be the same as when he had the sticky stuff?

10:24

Justin Mason: I think he has showed that he can be really great in small stretches, but struggles to stay on the mound. I think he can be just as productive as he used to, but I am never going to bet he throws a lot of innings.

10:24

Pete: Hi Justin – Is Miguel Castro a good add for saves the rest of the way and is there anyone worth speculating on for saves around the league that hasn’t been noticed as of yet<

10:24

Justin Mason: I think Castro is an interesting guy, but I think that job could switch hands a number of times and the Diamondbacks could easily add an arm at the deadline if they are in the race which I expect them to be.

10:25

aj: are you buying mid-3 era estimators on hunter greene? i would think they would hes more of a 4.0 guy as the temps heat up in cinci

10:25

Justin Mason: The homers are too big of an issue for him to be a low to mid 3 guy

10:25

aj: any preference on dejong vs adames? ride the hot hand? h2h ops league

10:25

Justin Mason: Prefer Adames

10:25

John W: Time to worry on Taylor Ward and Brendan Donovan?

10:25

Justin Mason: I think now is the time to worry on both.

10:25

John W: Would you sell high on either (or both) of Bryce Miller or Tanner Bibee?

10:27

Justin Mason: It depends on what you can get back and if you have the pitching to sustain you without them. I think Bibee will be really good. I think there is some big regression coming for Miller, but I don’t think that means he falls apart. I just worry about a guy with a 50% flyball rate as the weather heats up around the country. The skills have been great though.

10:27

aj: all other things considered, would you trade the likes of a mountcastle for hunter greene?

10:27

Justin Mason: No

10:27

Don Von Handburger: In a 12-team OBP league, I have Brendan Donovan on my bench and occasionally in the lineup.  But he stinks.  Should I replace him with Javier Baez or Mitch Haniger?  Of even Jake McCarthy on a stash-n-hold?

10:27

Justin Mason: To be quite honest, none of them inspire me at all.

10:28

Kid: Nolan Gorman – Increased BB rate, decreased K rate, increased contact rate, doing nicely against LHP (Granted, only 16 PA).  Are we witnessing a true breakout?  As in a top-50 player going forward?

10:28

Justin Mason: Top 50 may be a bit high, but this is a legit breakout.

10:28

Ian: 20 team Dynasty h2h. Have Bohm, McMahon, E Duran, Baty all able to play 3b. Been offered Owen Murphy , Drew Waters for Matt Chapman. Pull the trigger?

10:29

Justin Mason: No, you should get more for Chapman

10:29

Guest: 12-team NL only keeper. If he doesn’t exceed 50 IP, I get an extra year of “control” if I don’t activate Stone from reserve. Does he threaten 50 IP assuming May is back within a month and Miller sticks in the rotation?

10:29

Justin Mason: Yeah, I think he throws more than 50 unless he gets hurt.

10:29

Taximan: NL only, 11 team auction with 4 OF and an additiona super UT (pitcher or hitter).  Please rank ROS Dickerson, Toglia, Pham, Burleson, Odor, Yepez if you’re looking for dingers and run production.  Thank you!

10:30

Justin Mason: Yepez, Pham, Burleson, Dickerson, Toglia, ODor

10:30

Joey Baggadonuts: How long should we be holding Kirk? Plate discipline looks as good as ever but he’s making horrible contact. Those magical 6 weeks last year seem like a mirage at this point, nowhere near his true talent… 12 team H2H, no penalty for k’s. Ruiz, Jansen, Gomes, Sabol, Bethancourt are all available. Thank you!

10:31

Justin Mason: I am holding in most places, but I can understand dropping him for Jansen or Ruiz

10:31

aj: is jon gray back? velo is up the past few starts. if so, is he a borderline must start?

10:31

Justin Mason: He has looked really good recently. I am starting him in most spot, but I might also try and sell high if there are buyers considering his injury history.

10:33

aj: any concern on musgrove? he hasnt been great

10:33

Justin Mason: A little. He is giving up too much zone contact. Velo is fine. I wonder if this is a pitch mix issue.

10:33

Matt W.: Ottoneu points league Ryan McMahon or Matt McLain the rest of the year?

10:33

Justin Mason: McLain

10:33

Micah: Sears, France, or Wacha ROS (QS) or stream based on matchups?

10:33

Justin Mason: France

10:33

KB: would you hold or trade Morel in 14 team Dynasty H2H league?

10:33

Justin Mason: Trade

10:34

Bob: How’s your preference: Kershaw or Castillo?

10:34

Justin Mason: Castillo

10:34

equist: Is it time to get rid of Snell for a middle reliever?

10:34

Justin Mason: I can understand it but I am not ready to

10:34

Guest: Royce Lewis & Kirby for Bryan Reynolds and Bibee, points league, who says no?

10:34

Justin Mason: The Reynolds side?

10:34

Daniel: Would you consider dropping Cortes for any of the following….Stone, Cobb, Kopech, Varland?  Roto redraft league.

10:34

Justin Mason: No

10:34

Joe: What to make of liberatore and this weird inning he was given yesterday? Do I start him over Tyler Anderson this week in a 12t h2h?

10:35

Justin Mason: They said they might do that last week. I am not worriedabout it. I am starting him over Anderson.

10:35

Joey Baggadonuts: I keep waiting for J-Lowe to cool off, and it keeps not happening. Is .280/.350./530 with 20 steals a reasonable ROS expectation. Dude is absolutely en fuego!

10:35

Justin Mason: Unreal. The skills changes are making me a believer.

10:35

daro: what kind of SP would you ask for Kelenic? I have a logjam in my OF with JRod, Tucker, Eloy, Kelenic, J Lowe, Kirillof. 12 Teams keepers league

10:35

Justin Mason: I would want a top 30ish starter

10:36

Chilly: Gimenez is a frustrating own this yr.  Is his performance all babip fueled or is there more at play?  I’m losing faith

10:37

Justin Mason: Just like Rosario, I think this is just the bottom end of the range for him. Something weird is going on in Cleveland’s offense this year.

10:37

Johnse: Who do you like ROS?  Mervis, Pratto, Baty.

10:37

Justin Mason: Baty

10:37

Nolan Gorman: How confident are you in rolling me with me as your 2B for RoS?

10:37

Justin Mason: Pretty confident

10:37

Pedro: Justin:  have to cut one:  Sears, Bello, or Whitlock in an AL only 5×5.  Thanks

10:38

Justin Mason: Sorry, I thought you mean pick one. Cut Bello

10:39

Bob: Hey, where’s my 2 points?

10:39

Justin Mason: Try harder!!!

10:39

The Batman: I’m carrying Gunnar as a 13th round keeper in a 10 team league, and while he’s been incrementally better, the FA pool is robust. Keep to preserve the value in case he turns it around or drop for someone, anyone, else of value?

10:39

Justin Mason: I would try and wait for a hot streak and then flip.

10:39

Regi: Better outlook over the next 3 years: Kirby, Bibee, (Hunter) Brown?

10:39

Justin Mason: Brown, Kirby, Bibee

10:39

Matt: Is Brandon Bielak worth holding on to in a deep 15 teamer? Or is he a streaming only option?

10:39

Justin Mason: Team streamer

10:40

Charles De Mar: Is Rooker back to a pumpkin?  31 K% and .160 ISO in May.  Is he droppable in 12 team mixed, or would you pay something for him in a trade?

10:40

Justin Mason: I think I would try and trade him. I am writing him up later as a sell

10:40

tslammer: Pick up DeJong and drop Correa…what say you?

10:40

Justin Mason: No

10:40

Chilly: A Vaughn is killing me.   Ros him or lmj at ci.  I was wrongly expecting a big Vaughn breakout

10:40

Justin Mason: I think he is hiding an injury personally, so I don’t mind moving on.

10:41

Lomster: 12 team, AL only, original format.  May 21 Drew Waters’ box score: 4 for 5, two homers, single shy of the cycle. Time for the Royals to bring him up?

10:41

Justin Mason: I think he will be up soon/.

10:41

Bdubs: In traditional mixed, 4×4…Lane Thomas or Lourdes?

10:41

Justin Mason: Lourdes

10:42

Tim: What are some possible offensive returns for Sonny Gray in a keeper league? Ideally a high OPS bat under 30

10:42

Justin Mason: Gorman, Kelenic, Happ, Reynolds?

10:43

Louis Louis: Is there a reason you’re down on Varland? Seems to have a whiffable 4 seam with decent secondaries.

10:43

Justin Mason: Just worry about the command and all the homers.

10:43

Cd: Would you drop will smith for sewald?

10:43

Justin Mason: I don’t think I would

10:43

Justice for oakland: Ryan Noda xwoba looks awfully good. Which way do you think his strikeout rate goes as he gains exposure to the league?

10:44

Justin Mason: IT should go down a little, but the lack of in zone contact is a problem. I like him, but he needs to make better decisions in the zone

10:44

Ben: Would you stash G Williams (CLE) in a 14 team mixed redraft?  Do you expect him to get called up soon?  Would you dropping either German (NYY) or Varland (MIN)

10:44

Justin Mason: Yeah, no problem dropping either for Williams.

10:45

Phin: Reyes Moronta taking Bartolo’s torch as premier dad bod? Or does that belong to Rowdy

10:45

Justin Mason: There is only one Bartolo. 2 points awarded

10:45

Billy: Oscar Mercado?? Can’t quit him 🤷🏼‍♂️ …..

10:45

Justin Mason: Dude, I was surprised he was still in baseball lol

10:45

Last Place: Would you trade Altuve for Gorman if you had Altuve?

10:45

Justin Mason: No

10:45

Guest: Schmidt or McLain for my MI spot? (10 team, roto)

10:45

Justin Mason: McLain

10:45

Devils Ray: Need to start one of Eflin or Taj Bradley against Tor this week. Which would you pick?

10:45

Justin Mason: Taj

10:46

Play the kids: How much ROS faith do you have in the likes of Matt Mervis, Casey Schmitt, Mark Vientos, Matt McLain, and Edouard Julien? Talking NL and AL-only leagues.

10:46

Justin Mason: I have more faith in McLain and Mervis because I see the consistent path to playing time.

10:46

AD: Is Tim Anderson bad?

10:46

Justin Mason: No

10:46

Paul Sporer: What’s wrong with me?

10:46

Justin Mason: I think there is a height issue and being able to repeat your mechanics .

10:46

Justin Mason: two points awarded

10:46

Nolan Jones: When do you think the Rockies give me a shot? I’m crushing in Triple-A, and play 3B, 1B, and OF!

10:47

Justin Mason: They absolutely should. But it is the Rockies so who knows.

10:47

Steve: Abbott (CIN) or Williams (CLE)?  Who makes most impact ROS?

10:47

Justin Mason: Williams

10:47

Matt: Is it time to dump Tyler Anderson? Alex Wood and Brandon Bielak are the top options on the wire.

10:47

Justin Mason: Yeah, I have no problem dropping Anderson

10:47

Jax: Buy or Sell hot starts from Burger, Rooker, Kelenic

10:47

Justin Mason: Buy Kelenic and Burger. Sell Rooker

10:47

Cedric Mullins: Yesterday was for you J-Money!!!

10:48

Justin Mason: You’re my boy Blue!

10:48

Taylor Jungmann Truther: Nolan Gorman a sell high candidate? He’s probably not even close to this good right?

10:48

Justin Mason: I think he is a hold unless you are getting an absolute monster of a return.

10:48

Dfan: Do you think Kopech will right the ship? Should I add him as a stash in a 12 team keeper league? I already have 7 starters but would need to drop Varland.

10:48

Justin Mason: I am starting him this week, so he should go back to being terrible because he hates me.

10:50

Mark: Drury and Wade sitting on my bench idling in a 15 teamer. Worth holding onto or are they drops for whatever flavor of the week callups might be available in coming weeks.

10:50

Justin Mason: I think Drury can be streamed in and out

10:50

Kid: Austin Riley – what’s going on?  Barrel rate is way down, launch angle way down… What’s your confidence level he works his way out of this?

10:50

Justin Mason: I think he will be fine ultimately.

10:50

Cd: Is Correa droppable in 10T h2h? Have Semien, Swanson, and EDLC waiting. Can’t seem to find a reasonable trade partner. Would hate to see him get hot when I cut, esp after the article on him today.

10:51

Justin Mason: I think I would try and hold but I understand dropping in a 10 if you are stashing Elly.

10:51

Dan: With Christian Encarnacion Strand playing more 3B recently and Votto starting his rehab stint, should we assume CES is not up for a while? slightly_frowning_face

10:51

Justin Mason: I think so unfortunately

10:51

Joe musgrove: Any formats where I’m worth dropping?

10:51

Justin Mason: Not yet

10:51

Jake: Hi Justin! Would you bench Rooker for Kirilloff this week? OAK has tough matchups. (12 team roto)

10:51

Justin Mason: Yes

10:51

MRD: Just traded Andrew Abbott for Zac Eflin in my 20 team H2H dynasty. I believe in the Rays to get the most out of Eflin after giving him that contract and was worried about Abbott in GABP. Will i regret this or was this deal pretty close to even?

10:51

Justin Mason: I think you may regret it.

10:52

Justin Mason: Speed round coming up.

10:53

Slow Bros: I’m last in my league in steals but first in most pitching cat’s. So I could trade a top SP (Burns, Mclanahan, Ryan). Who do you think has the most steals from here on out? Thinking I can try for Mullins. Acuna will be too pricy. there is always Ruiz too.

10:54

Justin Mason: Ruiz definitely could have the most remaining, but if trying to move one of those guys, I want a better overall player

10:54

Last Place: If you had Trout and could get JLowe and Kershaw for

10:54

Justin Mason: No

10:54

Martin: Good day sir. 16tm h2h w holds and OPS. Is it okay to drop Taylor Ward and/or Andres Giminez yet?

10:54

Justin Mason: Ward I can

10:54

Don Jon Olerud: In a pts league: Liberatore @ CLE or Alex Wood @ MIL?

10:54

Justin Mason: Wood

10:54

Chicos Bail Bonds: Hi Justin, thanks for the chat.  Think the Reds keep calling guys up and we see Elly sooner rather than later?  Thanks.

10:54

Justin Mason: I can’t read the Reds real well. I think he should already be up

10:55

Kimi: Glasnow a top 30 SP RoS?

10:55

Justin Mason: No

10:55

Dress Barn: Is what we’re seeing out of Jonah Heim legit?  Is he a top 8 catcher for the year?  Thanks for the chat!

10:55

Justin Mason: I think so

10:55

burger: I guess we belive in burger – what is the moncada trade potential ?

10:55

Justin Mason: Hard for them to move that contract

10:55

GOAT Snake: What do you think of Jesus Luzardo rest of way?  He’s really been struggling lately, but his K’s are still there.  Thank you!

10:56

Justin Mason: This is kind of who he is. There is a ton upside but a lot of volatility.

10:56

equist: Where can I redeem my 2 points?

10:56

Justin Mason: Got to bank them and turn them into the counter at the end of the season.

10:56

Justin Mason: two points awarded

10:57

John: Drop one for Royce: wade, Vaughn, montcastle.  Thanks

10:57

Justin Mason: Vaughn

10:57

Red Sox SP: Red Sox’s 6-man rotation won’t last forever. Think Red Sox give Kluber the boot? Or will they demote Bello (even if he pitches better than Kluber)?

10:57

Justin Mason: I think they might

10:57

Guest: Longer-term outlook for E. Duran? Dude’s been killing it, but unsure about how sustainable his production is and whether his playing time can survive an eventual slump

10:57

Justin Mason: I don’t think the underlying skills maintain. I am riding the streak until they catch up with him

10:57

Chilly: 12 team deeeeep mixed, Massey, o Cabrera, wiemer ros .   Unnesseary info…I hate wiemers setup

10:57

Justin Mason: Massey

10:57

Joe: And regarding tyler Anderson in general – time to drop right? Dodgers pixie dust has worn off

10:58

Justin Mason: Drop

10:58

Jorge: Moniak for real or will he revert back to Mickey Mouse when pitchers figure him out…

10:58

Justin Mason: He should regress bac

10:58

Kimi: Someone is trying to sell low on Michael Harris. Is he worth a solid closer? Or pass.

10:58

Justin Mason: Pass

10:58

Elly de La Cruz: How soon until I’m up? Worth a stash in a 10T redraft league?

10:58

Justin Mason: End of June?

10:58

DPD from EGV: Is Brady Singer starting to turn a corner?  He started slow last year and went on to be great.  Someone cut him in my league and I picked up.  Any suggestions what to do with him?  Thanks.

10:58

Justin Mason: I think he is a guy that will continue to tease us. The two pitch mix is a real issue

10:58

T: Albies or Altuve ROS?

10:58

Justin Mason: Altuve

10:59

Dan: Mervis or Vargas ROS?

10:59

Justin Mason: Vargas

10:59

Ronny Mauricio: What do you think needs to happen to / for the Mets to promote me? I’m really good!

10:59

Justin Mason: New management?

10:59

Trashpanda: Gavin Stone and Bobby Miller called up – Add either or wait to see if they stick around?

10:59

Justin Mason: I think they will stick for a while with May out and other injuries

10:59

MRD: Freddy Peralta is a Top  ___ SP ROS?

10:59

Justin Mason: 50

10:59

Bart: lol 2 points to you for the Kopech joke.

10:59

Justin Mason: Thank you!

10:59

Hey Siri: Have any interest in Jose Siri and his 8% BB rate in a 12T?

10:59

Justin Mason: Not really

11:00

Bdubs: Forgot the other half of my question…traditional mixed 4×4…drop Nimmo for Lourdes?

11:00

Justin Mason: No

11:00

Jax: Drop manoah?

11:00

Justin Mason: I have a hard time doing that but I understand

11:00

Chilly: Taillon patience or panic

11:00

Justin Mason: Patience

11:00

Micah: Correa or Riley Greene ROS (OBP)?

11:00

Justin Mason: Correa

11:00

Kid: Need one of these names to pick up:  Alex Wood, Wacha, Bradish.  12-team mixed cats.

11:00

Justin Mason: Bradish

11:00

Jose Caballero: Am I the starting 2B for the Mariners, and if I continue to play well, will I be the starter ROS?

11:00

Justin Mason: I think he could be.

11:00

Oyster Burns: Riley greene starting to win you over?

11:00

Justin Mason: Not really

11:00

ROBOCOP: Whats up with our boy Mateo? slump, pitcher adjustment, regression? I am suddenly feeling less confident at MI

11:00

Justin Mason: He may be out of a job soon

11:01

Chilly: Stephenson or stream C ros

11:01

Justin Mason: Stephenson

11:01

Last Place: Thanks for taking my questions! slightly_smiling_face

11:01

Justin Mason: Your welcome!

11:01

Justin Mason: Thanks for chatting with me! Justin Mason: 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!





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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MathewsMember since 2016
1 year ago

Is Berrios back to being a reliable #3 pitcher?