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Justin Mason
8:46
Chat will begin at the top of the hour as long have enough questions. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, bluesky, mastodon, threads, post, 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!
10:00
Need more questions. I will answer what I have now, but will run out quick!
Jesse
10:00
If the season ended with status quo from these two, where are you on Matt McClain and Cole Ragans next year?
Justin Mason
10:02
I think I am pretty high on Ragans heading into 2024 (as long as the Ankiel level falling apart doesn't happen again in the next start). The problem is everyone is going to be high on him. I think he is going to be a top 75 player in drafts in NFBC league which will mean he is probably being over drafted.
10:04
As far as McLain goes, I really like him, but the Reds are stacked. I need to see what the team does with the logjam in the offseason before I buy in too highly. He is another guy that could be a top 75 pick, but unless they trade at least one or two guys, the playing time becomes murky for everyone in the infield.
10:05
I started working on my projection for 2024 last night, so I will have a better idea of where I stand on players for 2024 drafts in the near future (like mid-late October)
Ed
10:05
In points leagues, is it time to drop Abbott for Michael King or Reese Olson for my playoffs? It's become more and more difficult to stick with him through what should be good matchups.
Justin Mason
10:06
I would prefer not to drop him, but I can understand it for King, especially with the news that Abbott will not make his start on Wednesday and we don't know if that means he is being pushed back or skipped.
Vince
10:06
10-tm H2H category in 2nd round. Pitching will decide. Which two would you bench or drop THIS WEEK … Morton; Gavin Williams; Peralta; Skubal; Eury Perez; Bobby Miller; Javier; Pepiot; Kyle Harrison; Bryce Miller; Bibee? Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:06
Javier and Harrison
Gabe Kapler's beard
10:07
Should I be worried about how the Marlins use Eury Perez down the stretch? On at least one fantasy site (CBS) this past week there was no start indicated, though of course he did take the mound. And it looks the same this week. Can I just assume that he's taking regular turns like any other starter? I need him in my playoffs, and I think you do, too!
Justin Mason
10:08
Right now we have him pitching on Thursday, but I am benching him in leagues where I have usable options.
ColoRADo
10:08
  • Starting Wicks today at COL?
  • Starting Lynn at all this week? vs. SD, vs. @SEA
  • Who do you prefer ROS in OBP - HS Kim, Gimenez, or Crawford?
Justin Mason
10:09
I am only starting Wicks in weekly leagues. In a daily lineup league, I would bench. As far as Lynn goes, I would bench him in any league where my ratios can't withstand a bad game or two. If I need wins is the only scenario where I would start him. I will take Kim over both other options.
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Jesse
10:09
Happy to oblige if you need more questions - Tork or Casas next year? Also, rank these three SP keepers: Ragans, Gavin Williams, Bryce Miller. Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:10
Tork. Ragans, Williams, Miller
Ed
10:10
Should the Rangers offense be a clear avoid for mid-tier pitchers right now? Semien and Seager are still scary but the rest of the lineup not so much
Justin Mason
10:10
It all depends on what you need. If need wins and strikeouts and that is your best option, go with it. I am not avoiding them necessarily.
Dynasty Dan
10:10
Deep Dynasty. Any exciting names in this bunch for 2024?
  • Jonathan Aranda
  • Matt Wallner
  • Johan Rojas
  • Gavin Stone
  • Louie Varland
  • Chase Silseth
  • Joey Wiemer
Justin Mason
10:12
Wallner is interesting because I think there isa chance he is a full time player next season. I like Silseth especially if Ohtani doesn't resign and they move back to a five man rotation.
Christina
10:12
I am in a dynasty league and am in the playoffs and have two questions: (1) will need to make a SP drop for Stroman if he comes back in time. Has Zach Thompson shown enough to move ahead of Sandoval or Josiah Gray now and going forward? I will only be able to keep one of those three for next year anyway... (2) my OF is Santander, Carpenter, Friedl, Butler, Goodman, Taveras, is it as weak as it looks? we use TB and BB too
Justin Mason
10:15
Yeah, I have no problem dropping Sandoval or Gray. I think I would lean dropping Sandoval first. I still think Gray has more value over Thompson in the future. Outfield question depends largely on how deep your league is. I don't think it is awful but it is not great either. However, outfield is a pretty weak position this year so I wouldn't be overly worried about it.
Roi
10:15
Would you start E Diaz with the 7 Coors starts this week over William Contreras?
Justin Mason
10:15
Yes
Guest
10:15
Playoff grind, who would you start between Littell (@MIN or @BAL), Sanchez (@STL) or Thompson (PHI)?
Justin Mason
10:15
Littell
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What's a pederast, Walter?
10:15
I have Wander Franco for cheap in a dynasty league.  I could keep him with small rising costs for the next three years.  If I cut him, it would be for a streaming SP spot for playoffs.  Would you let him go or see what happens this offseason?
Justin Mason
10:16
I don't think he every plays again.
Michael
10:16
Eleven team AL only keeper bidding league.  May keep up to 12 of 24.  Thoughts on Clark Schmidt at minimum cost as a keeper for next year?  Other options Maeda and Manoah.  Both slightly more expensive but still very cheap.  thanks
Justin Mason
10:16
I will take the discount on Schmidt
LITTLE LEAGUE HOMERUN!!!
Guest
10:17
Any word on Munoz?
Justin Mason
10:17
Sounds minor. I don't think he should miss much time.
Al
10:17
Pick 2 keepers: Vlad, Soto or Olson?
Justin Mason
10:17
Wow. Need to trade one if you can, but I think I lean Vlad and Soto
The Duda Abides
10:18
Carlos Rodon is a top X SP next year  at draft time?
Justin Mason
10:18
25
Gabe Kapler's beard
10:19
How do you think the Twins' starting rotation will look at the start of 2024? Sonny gone? Kenta gone? So, Lopez-Ryan-Ober-Winder-Varland... Paddack? Woods-Richardson?
Justin Mason
10:19
Lopez, Ryan, Ober, Varland, random old guy that is cheap
Why not Zoidberg
10:19
Thanks for the advice a couple weeks ago. Ended up going 10-0-0 against the top seed. In the championship matchup I'm going reliever heavy to try and take SV/ERA/WHIP but need 2 starters (or at least a 10 ip min). Starting Skubal but need to pick between Webb, Eovaldi, Bibee, Garrett or just leaving the spot blank. Who'd you go with if you're trying to protect ERA/WHIP?
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