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Justin Mason
9:52
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10:03
Just waiting on a few more questions and we will get rolling
Guest
10:06
Having trouble with deciding on catcher ROS. Who to go with, Alverez, Sanchez, Fermin, Garver or Davis, ROS rankings? They all have their issues, or playing time concerns.
Justin Mason
10:07
I think I am rolling with Fermin right now and then pivoting once he cools down. If you are looking to just stick with someone, I would say Alvarez.
Guest
10:07
Is Cristopher Sanchez going to the pen? The Athletic thinks so. But I am getting mixed messages elsewhere
Justin Mason
10:07
I think he could eventually, but I think right now he stays in for the immediate future.
Trea Turner
10:08
Why am I bad?
Justin Mason
10:09
I think you are turning it around. hitting .333 this month with two homers and a stolen base.
Tyler
10:09
What to do about Wander Franco?  Hold tight for now? Looks like he'll be out at least for the next series.
Justin Mason
10:10
I think you hold right now, but if these rumors end up being true at all, he is done forever.
JC
10:10
Silseth out of the rotation when Canning returns or has he earned a spot?
Justin Mason
10:10
I think he has earned his spot. Canning can go to the pen
Yuniesky Betancourt
10:11
In the past decade, which prospect ended up becoming the most like their initial scouting report from their draft/signing year?
Justin Mason
10:12
Man, that is a good question. Maybe Corbin Carroll. Austin Riley is another
Casey Ryback
10:12
At this late stage in the season, are there any good waiver wire SS candidates for Wander, Bo, etc... replacements?
Justin Mason
10:13
It is really tough out there, especially in deeper leagues. Check to see if Story is out there first. I ended up just looking for guys that could replace a part of their lines. For instance, I grabbed Samad Taylor yesterday in a few leagues just for some cheap speed.
Pedro
10:13
Hi Justin.  Gregory Santos or Carlos Hernandez for ROS and for 2024?  Thanks in advance
Justin Mason
10:13
Santos
Yuniesky Betancourt
10:13
Who would win a race from 2nd base to home: Giancarlo Stanton or the fastest Fangraphs contributor?
Justin Mason
10:15
That is a really good question. If we are just talking on the fantasy side, I am going to say I am the fastest and I can beat him first to second but not second to home.
Can't wait for my coworkers to yell at me that they are faster than me, but lets take it to the field.
Taillon
10:16
Just when I thought he was turning his season around, he goes out and does that… I will still buy all his shares for next season
Justin Mason
10:16
Me too. The underlying numbers say he should be better.
Calvin
10:16
Any sneaky, low ownership suggestions for raising OBP at any position in the last several weeks of the season? Thinking Lamonte Wade types.
Justin Mason
10:17
Candelario, Outman, McCormick, Tauchman, Julien, Flores are all top 25 in OBP in the second half.
JC
10:17
Which of the young hurlers are you most excited about next season from fantasy perspective? (Bobby Miller, Taj Bradley, BiBee, Bryan Woo, Bryce Miller, etc)
Justin Mason
10:18
Gavin Williams, Eury Perez, and Andrew Abbott. Really like all of these guys long term though. Probably the least high on Bradley
And scared of the Woo injury.
NextDoor
10:19
Thoughts on C Correa turning things around as of late?
Justin Mason
10:20
Underlying numbers in the second half are encouraging. 91.4% Z-contact in the second half and hitting the ball hard.
JC
10:20
Ryan Mountcastle has been hot since he came off the IL. I guess vertigo was the issue for his suppressed fantasy production in the first half of the year. What is your outlook of Mountcastle from dynasty league perspective?
Justin Mason
10:20
I really think he needs a trade in the offseason. The park hurts him some but the bigger issue is the talent coming up that could hurt his playing time. If he gets moved, I will be more excited.
ColoRADo
10:21
What's your long-term take on Jordan Walker? With Arenado staying in STL, looks like Walker will find long term homes in the OF/DH slots. His K% is still a big concern & there's just no glimpse of hope right now.
Justin Mason
10:21
Prospect growth isn't linear. I think he will ultimately be pretty good, but I worry that he will never reach the ceiling of a top tier prospect.
KC Pain
10:21
Thoughts on the Tigers Carpenter?  Is he for real?
Justin Mason
10:22
I think he is. Hits the ball hard and makes above average zone contact. He isn't a star, but a really nice OF 3-4
Mustin Jason
10:22
RE> Franco. CJ Abrams was on the wire in my league...
Justin Mason
10:23
Abrams should be rostered in every format.
JC
10:23
Who are your biggest disappointments this season from fantasy baseball perspective?
Justin Mason
10:24
I think it has to be Trea Turner from the hitting side and Alek Manoah from the pitching side. Especially when you exclude injuries. Manoah's fall off is unbelievable.
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