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Justin Mason

10:05

Starting as soon as I get questions in. Running a little behind because there was construction on the road.

10:07

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Galen

10:11

Thoughts on Connor Joe in Pittsburgh? Disappointed in Colorado last year, but he should get playing time.

Justin Mason

10:13

I know a lot of people may hate this trade because of the park change (and for good reason), but I do think there is a clearer path to playing time. He may start in a shortside platoon, but he could easily work his way into a full time role on a team that had only two players qualify last season.

Stephen

10:13

Thoughts on Josh Jung in dynasty formats (think FGPts scoring)?

Justin Mason

10:15

I really like Jung. I throw out pretty much all of last season because of the injury. He has hit at every level and I think the Rangers will be committed to him. I think he has a legit shot at being really good from the jump.

Beck

10:15

Hey Justin! What do you make of Gunnar Henderson's L/R splits? He's struggled against LHP throughout the minors.

Justin Mason

10:17

Any time a young player struggles with platoon issues, it is something to be worried about. I think he will get a chance to prove he can (or cannot) hit lefties as the Orioles aren't quite ready to compete for real, but there is some serious downside that I don't think the ADP is accounting for. I love the player but not at his price.

Kepler FAN

10:17

Over/Under 500 plate apperances for Max Kepler this season? He seems to not have a place on the twins, but the shift should help him, his Savant Page is amazing, and there are a ton of trade rumors.

Justin Mason

10:19

I am going to say over barring health. I think his defense really helps his case. I have always been a huge fan and I don't think that there is a ton of reason to fear he can't play everyday. The shift rules may help some as you mentioned, but lets remember, it is not really a "ban" on the shift, but a reduction in it, so don't go overboard on players like Kepler.

Goose

10:19

Should I feel comfortable enough with William Contreras in Milwaukee to shop JT Realmuto in my dynasty league?

Justin Mason

10:21

I think this depends on the depth of your league. In a shallower league, I think that Contreras may be close to league average. In a deeper league, he is a clear cut above. That being said, I think trading Realmuto should get you a haul, so I am open to that

Bob

10:21

Prediction for landing spot for Brian Anderson?

Justin Mason

10:23

Who needs a mediocre third baseman/outfielder? Detroit?

Oakland?

Chip

10:23

I have both Franco and Bichette in Ottoneu for about the same price. How wide of a difference do you think there is in their performance next year? Does it make sense to sell on Franco to take advantage of the name value difference without sacrificing a ton of fantasy value?

Justin Mason

10:24

Man, I wish I played more Ottoneu, but I really haven't gotten into the format. Hit up Chad Young

Guest

10:24

Any names that you like deeper into the catcher pool? Have a dynasty roster (1 catcher OBP roto league) where I have a pretty darn good roster, but literally no one at catcher right now. Cycled through some of the lower end names during the year (Narvaez, Stassi, Carson Kelly). Amongst those and names like Elias Diaz, Garver, Bethancourt, Yan Gomes is there anyone that you'd find mildly interesting?

Justin Mason

10:25

Fortes, Garver, O'Hoppe, Bethancourt, Higgins, Zavala

Kate

10:25

Think Gallo starts in a platoon in Minnesota?

Justin Mason

10:27

Potentially,. Minnesota likes to platoon a fair amount when they can, but platoons are only good when a team can stay healthy and this outfield has a lot of injury risk.

Who Me

10:28

Who are your late late round targets for draft champion leagues?

Justin Mason

10:29

So far in my early drafts, I have multiple shares of TJ Friedl, Dean Kremer, Jonathan Aranda, Jonathan Hernandez, and James Outman

Galen

10:30

Who loses playing time with Adam Frazier signing with Baltimore?

Justin Mason

10:30

Hard to tell right now, but it might be Ramon Urias and Jorge Mateo.

Kate

10:31

So after Senga was signed, everyone kind of assumed Peterson / Megill were out of the rotation to start. Since then, I believe I've heard that Senga won't be ready to go on a normal 5 day schedule (at least to start the year). Do you think the Mets go with some kind of 6 man rotation to start the year (modified or otherwise) with one of those guys filling that 6th spot?

Justin Mason

10:32

I think that is a fair assumption, but I also heard that they may look to trade Carrasco at some point. Right now Peterson and Megill are on the outside looking in, but I think it works itself out one way or another.

Lee

10:32

Does Kevin Gausman maintain the level of dominance he's shown over the past two years, or do we start to see strikeouts drop off and FIP creep back up towards ERA? How badly do you think the drop off will be?

Justin Mason

10:34

I am a believer in what we have seen. My projections are in line with what we saw last year.

Kate

10:34

I know you guys talked about Yoshida on the pod, but I'm forgetting at the moment what your read was. My quick, uneducated assessment is there's not enough power or speed here to get excited about and he's probably an empty average / OBP. However, I've been guilty of underestimating these smaller / hit tool guys' power upsides in the past. Is there any way for us to guesstimate on the power without seeing him take several hundred ABs?

Justin Mason

10:35

I think the power is the big question mark. I kind of comp'ed him to teammate Verdugo as a teens power guy with a handful of SBs and a good OBP which means lots of runs on top of the Boston lineup. I think the hype may get out of control though.

10:36

Who do you like out of the four catchers on the Mets' current roster to secure a starting or platoon spot? And if McCann or Nido gets traded, are any of them worth drafting late?

Justin Mason

10:36

If Alvarez makes the team, he is the one I like, but until they trade or DFA someone, I think the answer is no one.

Johnny5Alive

10:37

Swanson move to Chicago gonna increase his HR output?

Justin Mason

10:39

The xHRs say yes, but I am not going overboard on that. I would probably project like 27/15 feels like an optimistic, but not crazy line.

Johnny5Alive

10:39

Does the mets signing of narvaez indicate that they don't think alvarez is ready? or that they are going to use alvarez at DH since his defense isn't ready? or is it some 4D chess to have 4 catchers on the roster?

Justin Mason

10:39

I wonder if he becomes part of a trade for something else. I don't understand the move to be honest.

Johnnie LeMaster

10:39

Jung or Baty for future?

Justin Mason

10:40

Jung, but I still love Baty.

Chris

10:40

Senga worth THE top pick in a FYPD if you want to compete in 2 years? Thanks!