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Justin Mason

9:23

Chat will begin at the top of the hour as long as we have enough questions. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, and instagram) at JustinMasonFWFB! I am doing regular podcasts on the FWFB podcast as well as three episodes a week for the Sleeper and the Bust so definitely make sure you are subscribed there as well!

Cedric Mullins

10:02

That home run was for you last night!! <3

Justin Mason

10:02

You're the best!

Greg

10:02

In trade talks in my dynasty league and the trade has come down to this question - would I rather have Framber Valdez or Zack Wheeler as the pitcher coming back to me in the deal. What's your thought process on that, considering it's a dynasty points league with a scoring system that favors innings pitched and strikeouts?

Justin Mason

10:03

Wheeler is the better pitcher, but Valdez is a bit safer especially long term. If you are trying to compete now, go Wheeler.

KevinT

10:03

Did you draft in TOUT wars this weekend? If so, how do you feel like you did.

Justin Mason

10:04

I did! It was a fantastic time as always. I think I did fairly well. I played the middle as I usually do because some of the prices early were insane. I made a couple minor mistakes but other than that, the team came together as envisioned. I will write it up today and post it on the site tomorrow.

KevinT

10:05

Andrew Benintendi was a big target for me b4 this weekend (starting to second guess myself). Thought he could recover the power to 15-20 and get back to stealing bases, 10-15. Not so convinced anymore. Did you regret drafting boring guys like Verdugo last year in your ME?

Justin Mason

10:05

I definitely regretted drafting both Verdugo and Benintendi together. They can have a supporting role, but if you have too many of those guys, there is not enough juice.

Tim

10:06

I'm a Jazz Chisholm owner In a dynasty league. We also have three OF spots that are specific to the positions, so you start one LF, one CF, one RF. I have Trout as my CF. I'm one of the best teams in the league, but trying to balance if I hold Jazz as my 2B this year and deal with the future later, or should I try to move on from him now?

Justin Mason

10:06

It really depends on what you can get back. If I can get a top 50 player for Jazz, I would probably do that.

KevinT

10:07

Are you seeing any standouts from the TGFBI ADP (great job sharing that) that is making you do more research b4 ME next weekend?

Justin Mason

10:07

Not really. I am mostly watching lineups and velocity and keeping track of injury news at this point. That is the main thing that moves the needle for me.

10:07

Who has the highest upside among these guys - Kyle Bradish, Clarke Schmidt, Matthew Boyd, Luis Ortiz, Matthew Liberatore?

Justin Mason

10:08

It is probably Boyd, but I think all are very interesting outside of Liberatore who probably is on the outside looking in.

Paul

10:08

Tatis in a keeper league - how are you handling him? Been a while since he's been on the field, multiple surgeries since then plus the PED stuff. I go back and forth on what to expect from him long term.

Justin Mason

10:09

I have only drafted him this year in a bestball because I don't really know what to expect. Biggest risk/reward play there is this year.

Gary

10:09

I appreciate all the fantasy content you guys pump out. Any conversation about increasing dynasty content?

Justin Mason

10:10

I am not really in control of that conversation, but I do do a dynasty themed episode of the FWFB baseball podcast each week and I am recording the next episode tonight.

KevinT

10:10

2nd base is getting killed this offseason. Lux, Rodgers, now Altuve. Are you being more aggressive with your 2nd base rankings now? How would you feel about coming out of ME season with boring guys like Chris Taylor or Donovan (who is a little less boring) as your main 2nd

Justin Mason

10:11

I think you have to be more aggressive with all the injuries. There are still guys to be had, but moving the ones you want up a round or so is smart. I like Brendon Donovan a lot. Going to hit high up in a great lineup and looks like he may have added some sneaky power this year. He is a big target for me.

Chas

10:12

Hi, Justin, how far are you dropping Edwin Diaz in your ranks in a 12-team league with 3 IL spots?

Justin Mason

10:12

He is completely off my board unless I have unlimited IL spots.

Ben

10:12

If you had to guess, does Bobby Witt have a higher or lower ADP at this time next year?

Justin Mason

10:12

Lower, but not by much

Dan

10:12

Will the Angels stay with a six man rotation or will they have Ohtani throw every fifth day? Thanks

Justin Mason

10:13

From what I have seen, they are going to throw him every sixth day so it is mix between the two.

Ban the platoons

10:13

Any chance Yepez in STL, Fraley in Cin, or Alek Thomas in AZ get 450 ABs?

Justin Mason

10:13

I think Thomas has the best chance because of his good spring and defense.

KevinT

10:13

How do you feel about strikeout stallwarts like Karinchak? Feel like he might be a better option as your 9th pitcher most weeks than a starter.

Justin Mason

10:13

In deeper formats, I would agree.

Henry

10:14

Given the news about Soto's "mild oblique," are you moving him down at all? Or is this just caution by the Pads following WBC with the season just around the corner and you are leaving him be?

Justin Mason

10:14

I am a little concerned, but I am not moving him down a ton unless we get worse news.

Poof

10:14

Are the Braves really going to mess with Grissom's upward momentum and send him to AAA? What will they do with him if he can't handle SS?

Justin Mason

10:14

I think he makes the team but isn't playing SS every day. The bat should keep him up.

Carl

10:15

How in are you on Jordan Walker? I've seen some concerns about his SWStr% at the low levels and this spring, but the K% seems fine.

Justin Mason

10:15

I am in on Walker, but the hype is getting a little much. I think he is a top 150 player right now, maybe a top 75 if he is up opening day, but people are starting to draft him a bit higher than even me

Peter

10:15

Hi Justin,

Justin Mason

10:16

HI!

MrMet

10:16

Who would you rather have in an OBP league for the next three years? Wander Franco or Gunnar Henderson

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