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Justin Mason
9:11
hello
9:16
Sorry about the late start, but it's been a while since I did one of these and I had some difficulty setting it up. Will start soon so get your questions in!
Jb
9:26
How high will your guy Cedric bounce back ?
Justin Mason
9:27
Bounceback? I think what we saw in 2022 is who he is. A double digit power guy that steals 25+ bases with a decent average. As the Orioles get better, so will his counting numbers. I still think he gets underrated
Gregg
9:27
Do you plan to do more or fewer leagues in 2023 that you did in 2022? Seems like 16 is a lot to manage.
Justin Mason
9:28
I will probably play in more leagues this year, but will do more shallow espn and yahoo leagues as that is what more of the readers/listeners are playing.
Tom S.
9:28
What do you think about Shandler's notion that there are too many variables to project rankings so we should just give that up an assess skills?
Justin Mason
9:29
I think you should definitely care more about skills, but I don't think that projecting ranks is wrong a waste of time.
Erick
9:29
Do you plan to participate in the 2023 Main Event?
Justin Mason
9:30
I do, but I will probably only do one as opposed to multiple like I have done in recent years and I likely will do it online again. Even though I enjoyed the live ones, they have a tougher field IMO.
Paul
9:30
Where is Bellinger going to sign?
Justin Mason
9:31
Difficult to figure out but I think he will have a plethora of options considering his upside and defense. What is a team with money that needs a CF? Philadelphia. So, he can kill my Marsh shares.
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Kyle
9:32
Our long wait has finally ended! I think everyone wants to know the 2023 version of Mullins. Last year's pick by you of Cole Tucker went as poorly has it could have so time to redeem yourself.
Justin Mason
9:33
I am still working my way through my projections but as I said last year, there won't be another Cedric Mullins for me. He was a once in a lifetime call. That being said, Lars Nootbar, Brandon Marsh, Zach McKinstry, and TJ Freidl are guys I have been looking at in that vein.
Gregg
9:34
When will we be getting livestreams of you in your freezing cold garage draftin' and rippin' cigs? That's sort of my signal that draft season has started.
Justin Mason
9:36
I hope by the time I have started doing my live drafts, I will have quit smoking again, but those usually start in February, but I am hoping to start doing more YouTube stuff soon as well. Definitely make sure you are following me at
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9:37
Well the chat wont allow me to give my youtube, but it justinmasonfwfb like my twitter lol
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Kyle
9:37
Do you think you become biased towards players you end up taking in Nov/Dec drafts?
Justin Mason
9:38
I really try to diversify as much as I can so not really. In early drafts, I am trying to learn the pool and take advantage of weak points in the ADP. That being said, there are guys that end up on a lot of my teams (i.e. Cedric Mullins in 2021 which was good, Nelson Cruz in 2022 which was bad.)
Dave
9:39
Christian Javier is a top [fill in the blank] fantasy starting pitcher in 2023.
Justin Mason
9:39
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Jj
9:39
Luis Patino and J Kelenic ??? Will they ever be what we thought ?
Justin Mason
9:40
I think they both can be. Patino needs health and a real starting role. Kelenic needs to get out of his own head. I am not out on either to be honest, but I don't know how much I'll draft either this season. Probably more Kelenic since I will likely fade Patino as an injury risk.
Tim Scandling
9:40
How often should we expect your chats during the regular season? Weekly like Paul? His chats are great FYI if you're looking for inspiration.
Justin Mason
9:40
Every Monday!
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Dewey
9:41
Where does elvis andrus sign?
Justin Mason
9:42
Any place that needs a shortstop and doesn't want to spend a ton of $$$. Angels? Twins if they don't get Correa back?
Damian
9:42
Is witt Jr a first rounder or a mirage
Justin Mason
9:42
Absolutely. You don't fake 20/30
Randy
9:43
Wondering if J. Mateo Steamer/DC are high on his SB and home runs in your opinion
Justin Mason
9:43
Definitely on the home runs
VIshma
9:44
Last year was my first time playing fantasy baseball and I finished in last in my league - any tips that you could provide to help me evaluate players better. I think that's my biggest weakness.
Justin Mason
9:45
Welcome to the best game ever! I think new players struggle with playing time and risk aversion. Volume is key to winning competitive leagues. Too often we combine risks especially early and that can be disasterous.
Kyle
9:45
re: Mullins. You should totally do an article on Fangraphs with your evaluation of who *could* be this year's Mullins. Would be fascinating to read your thought process.
Justin Mason
9:45
I will definitely be doing that this year in Feb/March
Randy
9:45
What do you usually do when players have or had wrist injuries in the past year or two>
Justin Mason
9:46
I used to be a guy that took on injury risk. I am now the complete opposite. If a guy has reoccurring injuries, I am out
Jeremy
9:47
How much player profiling/analyzing do you do after the season ends before you start drafting? Or do you kind of just have a mental profile and roll with those?
Justin Mason
9:49
I am starting my prep for the season in August/September of the previous season. I start a lot earlier than most because I want to have my ranks done before the ADP and other ranks come out and then I spend all draft season (which starts for me in October) tweaking things a lot.
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