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Justin Mason
10:32
I don't mind that at all because you can always trade for a different category later on once you have locked things up a little.
KevinT
10:32
I feel myself gravitating towards Twin pitching this year. Like Joe Ryan, Sonny Gray and Pablo Lopez. Any concerns about the more balance schedule for the team?
Justin Mason
10:32
Less concerned with the more balanced schedule and more concerned with the health risk of Gray and Lopez, Gray moreso.
PJ
10:32
Would you draft Cron over Mountcastle?
Justin Mason
10:32
Yes
KevinT
10:32
I am having trouble figuring out Miguel Vargas. I like him, but wondering if I am overrating him. Is he just a 280/15/15 guy or is there room for more? 280/15/15 is good, but thats Alex Verdugo mostly
Justin Mason
10:33
I think he is like a 20-25/10 guy that gains second base in season which is nice.
Phanatic
10:33
Does Seranthony retake the role at some point this year? Seems the best arm in the pen
Justin Mason
10:33
I think it bounces around all season, but that Dominguez leads the pack.
Joe Camel
10:34
Wesneski getting more and more hype. You buying?
Justin Mason
10:34
I like him a lot, but I don't want to go crazy because the Cubs do have options. I definitely want another share or two.
HotDogHarold
10:34
How much are we predicting a return to form for Trevor Rogers in Miami? I'm considering a trade for him in a league where I could use SP help, but his season last year scares me.
Justin Mason
10:35
I have drafted a lot of Rogers this year as a bounce back gamble. He has looked good this spring so I am excited.
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KevinT
10:35
Rank multi position players in terms of moving up to SECURE in a OC. Donovan, Parades, Kike Hernandez, Chris Taylor
Justin Mason
10:35
That is the correct order
E-man22
10:36
In a standard 5x5 league with an already solidl lineup, am I better off starting Shohei as a SP or DH. My DH is my only potential volatile position, I currently have O’Neil Cruz. And the rest of my staff is Gausman, Ray, Strider, Beiber, Darvish, Webb and Glasnow on the IL.
Justin Mason
10:36
Your staff looks pretty strong there so I would probably use him as a hitter mostly except when he has a really great start or your team needs change. For instance, the first weekend he should be a pitchers because of the short week and facing the A's.
BrandonMcKayDylanWalsh
10:37
Jeff Zimmerman wrote in one of his mining the news articles Bud Black is talking about resting guys at home a little more to keep them fresh. Maybe it’s nothing, or maybe it’s Colorado being dumb.
Justin Mason
10:37
I hate the Rockies
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Bleeper and the Sus
10:37
Does a shallow (12tm) H2H categories with daily transactions league alter your pitching strategy drastically? Willing to take on much more volatility, or transversely, need to stud up the SP rotation?
Justin Mason
10:39
Absolutely, being able to stream that easily makes it less likely I draft an early pitcher. I wouldn't take one until the fifth or sixth round unless a great bargain fell to me. For instance, in the Sleeper and the Bust H2H categories listener league, I took Burnes and Woodruff, but only because they dropped and then I didn't take another starter until the 13th round.
Guest
10:40
What do we think of Alek Thomas this year?  Watching the game last night and I forgot he's only 22.
Justin Mason
10:40
I think he is a nice post hype sleeper. He is looking good in spring and might end up making the team now.n
Trevor
10:40
In a league with OBP/K's as a category for hitters, would you rather Freeman or Betts?
Justin Mason
10:40
Freeman
Dan P
10:41
Will any of my prospects make a major league impact this season?
  • Gavin Williams
  • Colton Cowser
  • Quinn Priester
  • Kyle Harrison
  • Casey Schmitt
Justin Mason
10:42
I think most of them make debuts at some point, but none of them are huge impact guys imo
Guest
10:42
Manaea worth $5 in a $400 FG points league? Am I overreacting to velo gains?
Justin Mason
10:42
He is definitely worth that small of a gamble.
Colton
10:42
Hey Justin, checking in this week to let you know I'm still ready to be hurt by Kikuchi for the 4th year in a row!
Justin Mason
10:43
I drafted him in the last round of BARF because I enjoy pain, but he also looks like he has a nice two start week to begin the season after opening weekend.
KevinT
10:45
Corey Seager has a wide range right now in his OC ADP. Ranging from 3rd rounder to 5th rounder. What is he for you and where does he average for MEs?
Justin Mason
10:45
He is probably a third/fourth round pick in the main events. Too rich for me.
Rob
10:45
Re initial question adding players name: I know initial tests came back negative for Starling Marte a concussion, but does him getting hit impact your ranking for him in an OBP league?
Justin Mason
10:45
Nah, as long as he is playing at somepoint this week, it doesn't change much.
KevinT
10:46
What is your take on compilers like Mikolas and Kelly? Feels like they can be so inconsistent from year to year, dangerous to draft in a draft and hold?
Justin Mason
10:47
I like them in draft and holds because you need innings to compete. I like Mikolas a bit more because Kelly's early schedule is a little rough and I like the defense in STL much more.
KevinT
10:48
I am having trouble getting news this year from Spring Training. Is it just me? I listen to 4 different pods, read everything on Fangraphs and Rotoballer, etc. But feels like there is legitimately less NEWS this year than normal. Other than Jordan Walker, no rookies making noise. Position battles seem to not be covered. Velocity readings up or down (except for Manaea and Rodon b4 he got hurt). Are you finding this too, or am I just not reading the right places (jeff does a great job mining the news btw, but I used to get more)
Justin Mason
10:48
I think the WBC throws things a bit. I am checking Rotowire and RotoWorld each night just to be on top of things.
Jeff!
10:49
I'm worried about all the infielders in Milwaukee re: Brice Turang's plate appearances, but he's been good in spring games so far. Your thoughts on how all that playing time shakes out?
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