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Justin Mason
9:44
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BoSox
10:00
Tanner Houck a good speculative add this week?  He’s shown flashes, and I’m banking on him taking off sooner, rather than later.  10-team, mixed AL/NL - 5 SP/5 RP format for pitching
Justin Mason
10:00
Seems like a crowded situation in Boston already. I worry he is odd man out if/when Whitlock is back.
I Used to be Mel Clark
10:00
In a 16 team, keep forever (at no cost) league, is Hunter Brown and Cody Bellinger a fair offer for Mike Trout?
Justin Mason
10:00
I think that is a pretty light return for Trout.
Siri
10:01
In a H2H cat league that uses OBP/SLG, I should be pretty excited about McClain, right? That BB rate looks great.
Justin Mason
10:01
Yeah, he looks really interesting. I worry a little about playing time, but I think he is worth an add in that ballpark.
Colton
10:01
Grayson against LAA today or Eury Perez against WSH on Wednesday? Love the strikeout upside with Grayson, but Washington's offense is so bad, except they don't freaking strikeout!
Justin Mason
10:01
I am going Perez and it is not close to me.
Stick to Sporer-tzball
10:02
Thanks for the chat.  Obviously the stat line was better yesterday but did you see anything different from Pfaadt that should make us comfortable starting him @Pit this week?
Justin Mason
10:02
I haven't watched the start yet, but I am rolling him out against Pittsburgh. They have been truly atrocious offensively this month. If you cant use him here, when can you?
Armadillofury
10:03
Are pitcher injuries going up due to guys throwing just as hard but with less rest between pitches?
Justin Mason
10:03
I think that could be a huge part of it. Also, the crackdown on sticky stuff could be adding to that. This year is absolutely brutal.
Siri
10:04
What's wrong with Brandon Lowe?
Justin Mason
10:05
Some of it is bad BABIP luck, but a lot of it is being too aggressive and trying to jack ever pitch.
Siri
10:05
Should I be worried about Gorman's playing time? He's been so good, I don't understand how they could move him to the bench.
Justin Mason
10:06
I think he will continue to play regularly but there are a lot of pieces in STL and they have to figure out how to get everyone in. With Contreras catching again, there is more time available at DH which is good for Gorman.
Mike
10:06
1.) Pick 2 of Morel, Vargas, Seiya this week?
Justin Mason
10:06
Morel and Seiya
Hank Scorpio
10:06
12tm 6x6 roto: I need to choose between Bregman & Miguel Vargas this week, and really beyond. Bregman has been abysmal (.512 OPS, .106 ISO in May - not that April was any better), I'm thinking he must be hurt because Statcast doesn't show much to be optimistic about (bottom quarter in Avg EV, Max EV, HH%). I don't think I can consider cutting yet, but boy, has it been rough
Justin Mason
10:06
Bregman for me
Mike
10:06
Drop L Allen or James Paxton!
Justin Mason
10:06
Wow. I don't want to drop either. I guess if I do it is PAxton.
Ed
10:08
I bid 30% on Eury to replace Rasmussen... On a related note could Alex Wood be decent in a 12 teamer H2H?
Justin Mason
10:09
I bid that much on Eury Perez as well so I am hoping he is fantastic rest of the way! Wood is in a tricky spot because the Giants are using their starters so weirdly. Don't know that you can trust him in a 12 long term.
Bjorn
10:10
What do you make of Alex Manoah's slow start. Do you see him as a buy low candidate?
Justin Mason
10:10
At this point, there is not much in the profile that tells me there is a big turn around. I wonder if he is struggling with the pitch clock as a bigger guy. I am really worried.
Stick to Sporer-tzball
10:10
in 12 team 5x5 mixed with CI spot.  I am considering starting McLain instead of hugely disappointing Gimenez.  Good/bad idea?
Justin Mason
10:12
I don't mind it. early The matchups are prett good for Andres Gimenez, but Matt McLain is in Coors and home versus the Yankees, so that is a pretty sweet week.
Matt
10:13
Thanks for taking the time Justin!! Roto 10-team NL only keeper salary cap league w/OBP. I got the double-whammy with the Reds moves this morning, always nice for them to happen 12 hours AFTER the FAAB period runs. Lost Friedl to the IL (we have unlimited IL), and had Barrero as the last bat on my active roster. I can activate either Tovar, Wiemer, or both. But if I do both, I'll hit a roster crunch when Friedl comes back. (activating will change their salary escalators in future years, but I'm playing for now). Low OBP on both have me hesitant. Do you think Barrero gets some of the PT in the OF as he makes way for McLain? Who would you recommend activating?
Justin Mason
10:14
I don't think Barrero gets any additional time. I would probably activate one of them and then drop or trade Barrero if you need to later.
Rooker of the year
10:14
Is Rooker a top 50 player going forward in most leagues or has this just been an extended heater?
Justin Mason
10:15
Definitely not a top 50 player, but this has been impressive. Still not quite bought in, but I would ride the streak for as long as it goes.
I’m Pfaadt, you know it
10:15
I dropped Pfaadt in a roto 12 teamer after his clunkers - think I’ll regret it?
Justin Mason
10:15
I think he needs more time in AAA, so as long as it is not a keeper, then no.
Jeff
10:15
I was taking victory laps on Yandy Diaz and then he gets hurt
Justin Mason
10:16
Been there unfortunately. #TJFriedl
Rick
10:16
I think LaRussa hurt Vaughn's development but do you see anything better to come? How do you rank him long-term compared to N.Lowe, Tellez, Kirilloff, Manzardo? Thanks.
Justin Mason
10:16
I think long term he is good if he can stay healthy. I would put him about Tellez and Kirilloff.
Riley Greene
10:17
Is this my breakout or is it just some BABIP luck? 174 WRC+ so far in May.
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