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Justin Mason
10:00
Will start shortly. Just waiting on a few more questions! Don't be shy!
10:06
Only have a few questions submitted thus far. Hopefully we get more. In the meantime, follow me on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch at JustinMasonFWFB.
jspencer
10:06
Hi Justin, Thanks for the chat. The Dodgers seem to be sitting out this FA season. Are their prospects that good? Which ones should we be paying attention to later in a draft?
Justin Mason
10:08
I have been surprised by their inactivity on the market. Maybe they just prefer not to spend the high dollar amounts right now, but it seems crazy to not capitalize on their amazing regular season from last year. I can't imagine they plan on going into 2023 with their current roster especially with the Padres improving.
jj
10:08
SF and LAD have to do something this offseason right?
Justin Mason
10:10
SF has tried to make waves, but I am not surprised they haven't gotten more free agents to sign there. It is a bad hitter's park and the team is not very good in general. They will likely add a couple more minor pieces, but I think they have a long term plan in place to rebuild the farm system and they shouldn't abandon that with how good the Dodgers and Padres are and with the Diamondbacks on the rise.
Scotty
10:10
Hello Mr. Mason, 12 team H2H OBP/QS league with 18 keepers. I'm stuck between keeping 1 of Ketel Marte, Josh Bell, or Jon Gray. Team is mostly well balanced so no dire needs. Do you have any thoughts?
Justin Mason
10:12
I think it is between Bell and Gray for me. Marte just is struggling to stay healthy. I probably lean Bell because of his ability to walk and I really like the fit in Cleveland.
Matt
10:12
How do you see the Giants rotation shaking out? If they sign Rodon too, who do you think is getting bumped/moved? (I've got the Cobb & Wood duo in a couple of leagues).
Justin Mason
10:14
I would honestly be very surprised if they resigned Rodon TBH. I think this is the five they enter the season with now that they have added Manaea. Maybe they add a cheap swingman. If they do add another big piece like Rodon, I think Disco is the odd man out for now, but considering the age and health of this rotation, it will likely work itself out on it's own
jj
10:14
How does STL deal with 4 SP leaving after 2023?  They don't seem like a team to go all in on a guy like Rodon, but it might be worth it if they think they are not going to extend Mikolas or Flaherty right?
Justin Mason
10:15
I think they will likely resign one if not both of those guys. However, if they don't the Cardinals are magicians at getting something out of nothing. There has been talk that they are in on Rodon, so that could help solve the long term issue.
jj
10:15
I feel the Cubs are better off trying to get more SP than a $250mil SS right? someone who can go deeper than 5IP?
Justin Mason
10:17
I think they would actually benefit from adding as much talent as possible anywhere, but it begs the question: why would they spend so much on a big free agent and not resign all those guys they let go for next to nothing? I don't know if they know what they are doing.
Guest
10:17
Justin - Say you had Bo Bichette in a 30-team dynasty league with full minors. What would you be looking for as a return if you were a team that wasn’t in contention until 2024 at the earliest?
Justin Mason
10:17
Hmmm... Feels like someone from the league is baiting me.
I would want a haul for him because he would be an easy resign in a league like this.
Paddy
10:18
Abrams was the most exciting prospect coming out of spring training and then laid an egg. Are you throwing out the year (inconsistent playing time, team change) or did it raise real concerns?
Justin Mason
10:19
I definitely am not giving up hope on him at all. He actually had nice zone contact numbers and there's definitely enough power to play and a lot of speed. The price is going up (as I wrote in my article from this morning), but I still think it is a worthy gamble. He should play everyday on a bad Nationals team and it is a good park. High risk/high reward.
joe
10:20
Do the White Sox think they are good enough or are they just waiting for mid-tier (cost) players go start moving before finding a 2B and OF/DH?
Justin Mason
10:22
I think they will add someone. Maybe a Segura, Benintendi, or a Conforto. They definitely can't go into the season with the current outfield. They may go cheap though under the belief that some positive regression and a weak division means they don't have to overdo it.
Pete
10:22
Does Pham get a contract. He seems like he would end up in Asia and do really well there.
Justin Mason
10:22
I think he will get a deal somewhere. Too many teams need outfielder and he is good when he is on the field. I would be surprised if he doesn't get a job.
10:23
Maybe the White Sox would be a good landing spot for Pham?
Guest
10:23
How likely is bubba Thompson going to be getting regular ab's, if texas doesn't procure another outfielder
Justin Mason
10:23
I think he will get a shot, but how long can he keep it with those awful plate skills?
jose
10:24
Abreu is going to be missed on the South Side, but don't they need some pitching? Too bad Rodon has priced himself out of a reunion.
Justin Mason
10:24
Considering they didn't even try to resign Rodon after 2021, I don't think he would be interested in a reunion.
seth
10:24
any preference among the cup-of-coffee corner infielders that came up last year, Miranda, Jung, M Vargas, Pratto, Pasquatino? Any of them crack the top 10 at their position next year?
Justin Mason
10:25
Man, I really like all of these guys. I probably like Pratto the least and Vargas may have playing time issues with the Dodgers bring back Turner, but I will be drafting all of them in various drafts this year.
Al
10:25
5x5 OBP / QS, would you keep Strider over Vinnie P?  Cost would be dirt cheap for both.
Justin Mason
10:26
Wish you could keep both, but I lean strider here.
Simione
10:26
What do you make of Alcantara's ADP? I feel like it's currently dangerous to draft him where he is going since he relies heavily on volume for strikeouts.
Justin Mason
10:26
I have no issue with it Mikey. He is a horse and I love getting innings. Got to pair him with a guy that has K upside, but that is fine with me.
Guest
10:26
Do you expect cost of living has anything to do with San Francisco or just purely those baseball reasons for not being able to sign anyone major?
Justin Mason
10:27
I am sure the high tax rates have something to do with it for certain guys, but I think the bigger issue is that is a bad landing spot for hitters.
thom
10:28
Do you think the fluidity of TBR’s Rotation/Bullpen factor into Jeffrey Springs holding a relatively low ADP thus far?
Justin Mason
10:29
I think it is more about the depth of the SP pool this year. He has over a 100 pick gap between his min pick and max pick. Going around guys like Luis Garcia, Sale, McCullers, and Montgomery. Those are good names to be mixed in with
Mets fan
10:30
How much do you think Justin Turner has left in the tank? Seems like an interesting idea for the Mets if they were to trade Escobar.
Justin Mason
10:31
He was pretty good from July on, hitting .314/.412/.514 with seven home runs and 40 RBIs in 243 plate appearances. I think he probably resigns in LA, but a lot of teams could use him depending on the price. The Mets have options even if they move Escobar, so I don't know if that makes a ton of sense.
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