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Justin Mason
10:33
TJ Friedl, Wil Myers, Brandon Marsh, Garrett Mitchell, Brendan Donovan, Avisail Garcia, Jesus Sanchez, Sal Frelick, Victor Robles, Stone Garrett
Kate
10:33
How do you handle a league mate who continually spams you with horrible offers?  I have a guy who really wants a particular player off my roster and I keep getting "my spare parts for your really good player" type offers.
Justin Mason
10:34
I mostly just ignore them. Sometimes if I get too annoyed I will call them out. I have even told people that I will never trade with them because we value players way too differently.
Kingpin
10:34
Standard 8-team NL-only 5x5 auction keeper league, with just 2 bench spots, closers prices get inflated. My strategy is to try to get 1 legit closer (I have A Diaz as a $5 keeper), then try to get 1 co-closer type (say Taylor Rogers) & 1 speculative guy (like Alzolay or Robert Suarez). Does this seem like a viable strategy?
Justin Mason
10:35
Absolutely. This is what I often did in my original AL Only keeper.
Kingpin
10:35
How much, if any, are you devaluing Musgrove due to the injury?
Justin Mason
10:35
I think I am taking off 3-4 starts.
Cody
10:35
In a H2H categories league, I have Witt, Arozarena, Schwarber, Verlander, and Cease as keepers. How would you look to attack the draft? Any positions you would like to prioritize early?
Justin Mason
10:36
I would probably prioritize power, second base and closers early.
Pedro
10:36
I'm intrigued by Michael Massey as a possible 15 HR/15 SB guy - seems to be flying under the radar (KC effect?)
Justin Mason
10:36
He definitely could be but I think he is beginning as a strong side platoon guy which limits his ceiling.
Kingpin
10:37
With Pfaadt not on the 40-man, and the rules in the new CBA, couldn't you see AZ keeping him in AAA until Sept to retain his rookie status & get extra picks?
Justin Mason
10:37
I absolutely could, but we have seen them be a bit more aggressive with guys like Thomas and Carroll last season. I think they may be in the mix for a Wild Card spot this year which could make them even more aggresive.
Salvo
10:38
When people ask about "Urias" with no other context, how do you decide which Urias to comment on?
Justin Mason
10:38
LOL. I usually think it is Julio, but I could be wrong. That being said, this brings up a great point. When asking questions, give as much information as possible about the format and players involved.
K
10:39
Keep 6 in a forever keeper league (H2H points): Julio, Harris II, Wander, Albies, McClanahan, Strider, Manoah, Bregman
Justin Mason
10:39
Drop Bregman
and Albies
Sorry, apparently I can't count to six this morning.
Craig
10:39
Last season, Blake Snell came in with quite a bit of hype but struggled early on. However, in the second half of the season, Snell started 13 games and gave up only 19 ER in 78 IP for 2.19 ERA. His K/9 increases to 12 during that stretch. Snell ended the season with 2 ER over the last 4 GS across 25 IP - and did it against ARI, STL, LAD, CHW. Could Snell put it all together this year? Do you foresee a scenario where he gets back to his 2018 form… or close to it?
Justin Mason
10:40
I absolutely could if he stays healthy, but at this point, I need him to show he can throw more than 130-140 innings in a season.
Colton
10:40
Can you tell me everything is going to be okay? I've lost Glasnow, Suzuki, Espino, and now Painter has elbow tenderness already this spring
Justin Mason
10:40
Listen... there is still time to jump into another league for 2023.
Kate
10:41
Assuming you saw Bassitt's comments about purposely holding back velo at this point in spring.  Does this completely allay any concerns for you (specifically regarding his velo)?  Or are you still concerned he might not get back to his normal velo levels?
Justin Mason
10:41
I will be more worried if it continues to happen as we get closer to Opening Day. Right now I am ok with the explanation, but if in a week the velo isn't increasing, I won't have him on my boards.
Craig
10:42
I sense quite a bit of pessimism around Bailey Falter’s potential, specifically for this upcoming season in the Phillies rotation. I am not entirely sure why that is the case. He finished the season on a nice run, especially over the last 9 appearances… including only 2 outings of more than 2 ER over that stretch. Over his last 9 GS, he had a 3.00 ERA and 3.74 FIP, 15 ER in 45 IP and only 6 HR allowed. His WHIP went up, his HR9 went down. And, his numbers were also suppressed by 4 outings out of the pen, in which he gave up 4 ER in 7 IP. As a starter, his season ERA was 3.76 in 16 GS. What am I missing here? Why isn’t there more excitement over a 25 year old that is in the Opening Day starting rotation for a team that is amongst the favorites to win the NL?
Justin Mason
10:43
A lot of that work was against really bad competition. He gives up a lot of contact with a mediocre to bad defense behind him. He is going to get the chance to succeed, so I don't mind the gamble, but be ready to jump off quickly if things start poorly.
Kate
10:43
Do you have any concerns with Luis Garcia (the Astros version) and the changes he's needing to make to his windup due to the new balk rules?
Justin Mason
10:44
I am not overly concerned with it. I think he will be fine.
Kate
10:44
Are the Dbacks really going to let Zach Davies and the corpse of MadBum get in the way of one of their really interesting young arms?
Justin Mason
10:44
I believe they are.
Craig
10:45
Any 5th starters or fringe starters on opening day in NL that you can see emerging to “breakout” status?
Justin Mason
10:47
Steven Matz in STL if he can stay healthy, MacKenzie Gore in WAS if he can stay healthy, Edward Cabrera in MIA, Hayden Wesneski in Chicago if he gets the role.
Guest
10:47
My keeper league is 6x5. Standard 5x5, but they added Total Bases. I think this really makes it lopsided towards hitters (sluggers, specifically). What sort of hitter/pitcher split would you do on your auction budget?
Justin Mason
10:47
70/30
RD
10:47
Jordan Walker is mashing... do you think he breaks camp with the Cards or goes down for a couple weeks?  Either way, I am targeting him.
Justin Mason
10:48
I think he makes the team, but even if he heads down for a few weeks, I think he returns pretty quickly. He is a huge target for me.
Colton
10:48
Also, scary scene in the Boston game with Turner getting hit in the head, holy crap
Justin Mason
10:48
Oh no!!!!
Dave
10:49
SV+H league with unlimited moves-- eschew RPs until the final rounds and ride the wire?  Take one or two 'sure things'?
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