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Justin Mason
11:41
Chat will begin at the top of the hour. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, bluesky, 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!
Austin Wells's middle finger
12:00
Tell Paul I said hi
Justin Mason
12:00
I will, but I am afraid you could replace me on the podcast
point awarded
Carlo
12:00
Best guess… how many games are missed in 2027 due to the lockout? Entire season?
Justin Mason
12:01
I am going to say we miss half the season. I hope I am wrong but I think there is a considerable gap that will be difficult to find a solution for
Kyle
12:01
Am I the only one who isn’t worried about Bellinger not re-signing with the Yanks? I want to see Jasson Dominguez get a full season
Justin Mason
12:02
I think if the Yankees want to roll with Dominguez, that's fine, but they need to do something. Maybe turn the Bellinger money into pitching?
Brax
12:02
First time playing and running a dynasty fantasy league . 10 teams. Best advice?
Justin Mason
12:03
ok, so without further context, do not fence sit. If you are rebuilding or thinking about long term, then go full boar. If you are competing then take advantage of people that are going to  undervalue older players. Don't try and do both
John S
12:03
Who is the one player (can be any position) you're planting your flag on who is currently being drafted outside of the top 150 who will finish the season in the the top 75?
Justin Mason
12:04
Pitcher: Drew Rasmussen. Hitter: Andrew Vaughn
showbusiness77
12:04
Do we think Belli's time in NYY has come to an end? If they don't land him, do you think they pivot to anyone else? Or just enjoy the Salary attrition and work a trade? Who would you trade for?
Justin Mason
12:05
I do wonder if this is a bluff. I dont know anyone that is giving Bellinger a seven year deal especially as the market has slowed down weirdly. I think there is still a chance that he ends up back in New York.
12:06
I would love to see them make a move for Peralta
Barf Barfallomew
12:06
Do we believe in Stowers? No HR against LHP makes me nervous.
Justin Mason
12:08
Well, he did hit one versus lefties, but that is a little concerning. Mostly, I would be concerned with the underlying contact skills. 16% swinging strike rate and 78% Z-Contact are not good so I would be concerned with the batting average cratering and the strikeout rising.
Jesse
12:09
What traditional platoon guy would you be most interested in getting full-time at bats next year (and why is it Romy Gonzalez)?
Justin Mason
12:11
Romy is interesting if the Red Sox dont make a move after losing Bregman, but I cant see them just standing still. They could be a team in on Hoerner or look to a guy like Paredes. I think there are just too many paths to losing playing time for Romy in spite of the teams current construction.
Give me my boy Colt Keith
Bazanna Banana
12:11
How big is that stick gonna be and when do we get to see it?
Justin Mason
12:14
The Guardians prospect list just came out on the site so I would definitely look at that. I think he will be a pretty good pure hitter, but his lack of aggressiveness will be an issue but that can be coached up. The power is probably close to league average and the speed is above average. With the weakness at 2B, he will be valuable when he is up. He is likely given a shot mid-to-late season this year
Colton
12:14
How many A's hitters it too many to target? I currently have 6 of them in my regular targets
Justin Mason
12:15
Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers and Lawrence Butler make six
Carson
12:15
Hey Justin! 12 team dynasty league, and a guy is dangling Detmers pretty hard for me. How much do you like his upside heading into 2026, and should I pull the trigger?
Justin Mason
12:16
I am not a believer in Detmers as a starter so he doesnt register for me in most 12s.
James
12:16
Thoughts on Tatis Jr next year? I would be spending $40 to keep him. Alternatives would be Bradish ($10), Yelich ($11) or M.Miller ($21)
Justin Mason
12:17
He's a star and I am keeping him in most formats at $40
K2
12:17
Is Podapalooza coming back for 2026? If so, do you know the dates?
Justin Mason
12:17
tentatively scheduled for February 21-22!
Will know more soon
The Big Dumper
12:18
Hi Justin, thanks for doing these chats! I've been a believer in getting a horse SP in the first two rounds, however after starting my draft prep, I might be leaning against that strategy. Let's say a standard 5x5 roto league, would you take a SP in say the back half of round 1 or early round 2 or wait it out? (For the purposes of this, let's say Skenes and Skubal are not available)
Justin Mason
12:20
I think if I am not targeting one of the big three, I would likely wait for the third or fourth round for my starter. Depends obviously where in the draft your pick is, but Hunter Brown and Cristopher Sanchez are going in the top of the third, Bryan Woo at the end of the third, Logan Webb at the end of the fourth, and Joe Ryan in the fifth are all very enticing. I think Yamamoto is the only second round pitcher I would target
Carson
12:21
Where is the best fit for Bichette next year and should I be nervous he remains unsigned?
Justin Mason
12:23
Im not worried he is unsigned. The Yankees could be an interesting fit especially if they are worried about Volpe. Love to see him sign with my Giants to play second. Seattle could be nice too
obviously the Blue Jays would be a great fit as well, but it looks like they are moving on
K2
12:23
Good morning Justin! Thanks for the chat!! Great pod yesterday. 10-team NL only roto question. Keeping Skenes ($10) and Sheehan ($5). Would you also add any of these to that pair? Quinn Priester ($10), Hurston Waldrep ($5), or Cade Cavalli ($5).
Justin Mason
12:24
Priester for me
Dodgers Blue
12:24
Thank you for the catcher review you put together.  In looking through your rankings, how confident are you that Ryan Jeffers can rebound to a 20 HR campaign, after his ISO plummeted last year?  Secondly, do you see Carter Jensen has a high variance  high upside play as a 2nd catcher in a 12 team league - or would you rather someone guaranteed more playing time even if that comes with less upside?
Justin Mason
12:26
I think Jensen is going to go up in my ranks next update after the podcast we had last week. I am going to bet on the upside and hope the playing time works out especially in a 12 teamer where there is some replacement value/ As far as Jeffers goes, I dont think he gets back to 20, but I do think he is mid to upper teens in homers
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