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Justin Mason
9:47
Will start once 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 30 team preview podcasts in 30 days 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!
9:58
Just waiting on a couple more questions and we will get rolling.
Mr. Robinson
10:00
The O's showed they weren't ready (or willing) to dive too deep into the free agency pool for starting pitchers.  Do you feel there is a trade partner waiting this winter (or possibly the trade deadline) to take some of the surplus infielders they have in their minors?  If feels like they're waiting out some of these kids to see if they continue to grow and then make a push next year.
Justin Mason
10:02
I wonder if Texas would be a good match for them considering how deep their pitching now is with all of their free agent additions. They could move guys like Dane Dunning, Cole Ragans, Spencer Howard. The Marlins could also move another guy as well
KC
10:02
Do you think Matt Brash will be in the starting rotation on opening day?
Justin Mason
10:03
I do not unless they decide to go to another six man rotation, but as of right now, I think it is Luis Castillo, Robbie Ray, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby and Marco Gonzales. He definitely is a nice high upside stash though.
Hazmat Corntail
10:03
Where does Adalberto Mondesi play this year...and for which team?
Justin Mason
10:05
He is playing on the Royals and I think he moves around the infield. I still think he is hard to project for 400+ plate appearances. About as high risk/high reward as you can get.
Doo Doo Brown
10:06
Super specific question...12-teamer roto, 3-year keeper league. Need to pick 3 of these 4: Helsely, Devin Williams, Clay Holmes, Luis Castillo...all the RPs are at minimum for the next 3 years, Luis Castillo is at half his normal cost (a savings of about $15 in a $260 auction).. Is it worth just locking down my closer roles? Is that even a thing?
Justin Mason
10:07
Castillo, Williams, Helsely. I love locking down the two closers and not having to worry about it in season. Love Holmes, but the other two are a bit safer.
hebrew
10:07
Otto 5x5 question:

Currently holding Gleyber ($13) McMahon ($6) Polanco ($11) Kolten Wong ($5) Bryson Stott ($6)

(also have Oswaldo but he's gonna end up playing OF for me when he's in)

Who are you keeping and who are you cutting from this list? is 5 second basemen too many?
Justin Mason
10:09
Im pretty new to Ottoneau, so I would definitely check with Chad Young. I think I would lean keeping Gleyber, McMahon, and Stott here. 5 2B is definitely too many.
Sarah
10:09
What are your expectations for Brett Baty this year?
Justin Mason
10:10
I think he will have a chance to win the job in spring. The problem is, I think the mets will give Escobar the better chance for the job. If he played full time, I think he could hit 25 bombs, but I think he probably doesn't get to 400 PAs.
Steve
10:11
Gausman had some gnarly splits for RHH.  Is there something to that moving forward?
Justin Mason
10:12
There is something to it, but he won't be that bad vs RHH. He had a pretty huge BABIP versus righties and a low strand rate. I think that should normalize some. He is still a top 30 starter to me with good upside.
Michael
10:14
Thank you so much for the chat!!!  Keeper question (points league, 12 teams, runs kinda shallow tho 3 OF spots, no CI/MI spot - just 1B 2B SS 3B C, 1 DH, 5 SP, 2 RP, handful of bench spots; no contracts or anything so keep free forever if you want, 15 total keepers).  Trying to decide on my last keeper.  For Sure Keepers - Varsho (C), Freeman (1B), Xander (SS), Bregman (3B), S. Marte (OF), C. Carroll (OF), Tucker (OF), Nola (SP), Bieber (SP), Woodruff (SP).  Probably Keepers - Henderson (SS), Vinnie P (1B), Clase (RP), D. Williams (RP).  Need 1 more (or more of you think I should ditch maybe(s) - J. Ryan (SP), H. Brown (SP), K. Bryant (OF/3B).  What do you think?
Justin Mason
10:14
I think I am keeping Kris Bryant if I am trying to win now and Hunter Brown if I am more concerned about the future.
Ryan
10:15
A bit of a different topic... Have you ever done a fantasy baseball auction in person (or barring that, a snake draft)? Do you have any recommendations for how to make that work well?
Justin Mason
10:18
Absolutely! In person drafts/auctions are way better than online ones. I highly recommend some sort of draft software to keep you organized. Rotolab, Rotowire and Smart Fantasy Baseball all have great software. I like to bring a paper copy of my ranks as well just in case technology screws up on me. It is easy to get wrapped up in the emotion of a live draft, so try and stick to your pre-draft values as much as possible.
Remember to have Fun! in person drafts are the best part of fantasy.
Guest
10:18
General question re: keepers in salary/auction leagues. If you don't have obvious value players to hold on to (say a $5 Julio Rodriguez)  do you have any problem holding on to a full priced stud (say Machado for $35) where there is position scarcity? I get that you may not realize great value with high priced stars but you're sure to have lineup anchor and keep him off other teams in case bidding goes through the roof.
Justin Mason
10:19
I absolutely do this. I would rather keep a full priced stud than have to overpay for them at the draft table because I threw them back.
Rebob72
10:19
What's your strategy at 2B in redraft? I'm not a fan of the position this year.
Justin Mason
10:20
If I don't get one of the studs, I have been waiting. Don't wait too long though because the drop off is atrocious. I have a lot of Thairo Estrada, Brandon Lowe, Bryson Stott so far this draft season, but my hope is to try and get Altuve or Albies in the beginning of the draft.
CaptRon
10:20
Whats your take on B. Woodruff? Speaking from experience Raynauds does not "go away" Its cold in Milwaukee in spring.
Justin Mason
10:22
We have seen other pitchers be ok after experiencing symptoms, but it is definitely something to monitor in spring. If we see him having trouble early in spring training, I may avoid him.
Guest
10:23
Am I crazy for thinking Ke'Bryan Hayes can match or exceed Gunnar Henderson's numbers?
Justin Mason
10:23
If you are crazy, then so am I. I have Hayes above Henderson in my projections and it's not that close to be honest.
Hazmat Corntail
10:23
Thoughts on DL Hall? he was in the 20's in the prospect rankings and now in the 70's+. Is he a starter or reliever?
Justin Mason
10:25
I think the Orioles have no reason to not try him as a starter. The fact they didn't go and get anyone really good in free agency tells me he has a shot to make the rotation out of spring training and stick in the rotation this year. Will need keep the walks in check though.
Colton
10:25
Speaking of things the Mets do, what's the chances Alvarez starts the year in AAA in your opinion?
Justin Mason
10:25
90%
Hazmat Corntail
10:26
One more...Luis Campusano
Justin Mason
10:28
I think this is the year he finally gets a real shot to stay on the roster. However, his defense likely costs him a ton of opportunity and with Nelson Cruz and Matt Carpenter on the roster, there won't be many opportunities at DH.
Rickey
10:28
At what point in a draft does Buxton become a bargain?
Justin Mason
10:28
When you have a lot of IL spots and good replacement value on the wire. Should be a huge target in 10 and 12 team standard leagues.
Craig in Chicago
10:29
NL Central breakout/sleeper SP amongst this crew: Johan Oviedo, Luis Ortiz, Hayden Wesneski, Andre Pallante? Like any of them as an upside play?
Justin Mason
10:30
Luis Ortiz is my dude. The question is do the Pirates screw with him the way the did with Roansy? Wesneski was really interesting before the blocked him. I would still keep an eye on him there.
Balki
10:31
What do you think we can expect out of Kris Bryant this year? If healthy of course. Thanks.
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