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The Internet is Made of Ethan Katz
10:25
What are your thoughts on Giolito? Is he cooked?
Justin Mason
10:27
I don't think he is cooked, but he was entirely too hittable in 2022. I wrote about him falling behind in count where he then really struggled: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/steamer-overvalued-vs-adp-top-50-startin...
Insert Witty Name Here
10:27
If Bryce Harper comes back June 1, where would you be comfortable drafting him?
Justin Mason
10:27
I would only draft him in leagues where you have a ton of IL spots. Injuries can ruin your season, why invite that on to your team at the draft table?
Paddy
10:28
Gonsolin was a top 20 SP last season but being drafted 168 overall in NFBC. Even if he regresses, this seems excessive
Justin Mason
10:28
I tend to agree here. I definitely think he regresses. The question is: how much?
10:29
Also, is he healthy and what kind of innings do we get from him. I have him at SP 48 right now.
The Internet is Made of Ethan Katz
10:29
That article was what had me wondering what you'd say. I guess I'm wondering if you're buying shares of Giolito this year or view him as a bounceback. Projections so far seem to have him coming back some but not returning to form. Mulling a trade for him, thus the follow-up.
Justin Mason
10:30
I think it always depends on the price. I have him at SP 61, but there is obviously top 10 upside. His current ADP is worth the gamble. I wouldn't give up a top 50-75 player for him in a keeper though.
Insert Witty Name Here
10:31
Re: weight loss - eliminate the soda all together, drink water, and eat more veggies and less meat/dairy.  Holla at Ben Clemens, he seems to have his diet on point.
Justin Mason
10:31
Thanks! I have lost 40 pounds since I started in late August. I am hoping to lose another 25-30 here in the next few months to get back to my high school weight before my 20-year reunion.
10:32
Im old...
Kate
10:32
Had to choose between Evan Phillips and Dylan Floro in a SV+HLD/2 league.  Picked Floro given he was actually getting saves at the end of the year and I just can't see the Dodgers going with a guy like Phillips in the closer role.  Did I make the right choice?
Justin Mason
10:32
I think that is probably about right. I think the Dodgers will bring someone in.
BenditlikeBendix
10:32
In dynasty, who do you like better: Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls, or Vidal Brujan?
Justin Mason
10:33
Ugh... I guess Brujan but all of these guys have massive flaws. Biggest is that they play on the Rays.
Kate
10:33
Seeing Ramon Laureano dropping WAY down rankings so far this offseason.  I know 2022 was not a good year for him, but that kind of power / speed blend doesn't grow on trees.  Are people moving off of him too quickly?
Justin Mason
10:34
Probably. I think healthy is a real concern and I would prefer if him to get moved out of oakland
Lasorda Matata
10:35
Speaking of the Dodgers, do you think either Bobby Miller or Ryan Pepiot has a shot at a rotation spot this year?
Justin Mason
10:36
I think Pepiot will do what he did and be kind of a sixth man for the Dodgers. Miller has the chance to come up and stick. I like the upside and the Dodgers are not as deep in the rotation this year.
Insert Witty Name Here
10:36
My 20 year HS reunion is next year too! Absolutely not going, but going from social outcast/kid who sleeps all day to having a great job and family all these years later makes me feel like I lived Albert Pujols career!
Justin Mason
10:37
That is the perfect reason to go! Show them how much better you are than they are. Bring your fantasy baseball trophies with you and wear a cartoon picture of your face on your shirt!
Rickey
10:38
Reports that the A's may give Puk a chance to start. A/ Do you think there's a real chance he really will? And B/ How would you assess his chances of success/staying healthy if he does? Do you think this makes him a serious back-end rotation play?
Justin Mason
10:38
I love Puk and would definitely do this if I was them, but I think his future is high leverage reliever.
10:39
Ok, I am going to end early because my kid is sick. I will be back next week.
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