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Justin Mason
9:34
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, 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!
PJ
10:01
Is Chourio starting on OD?
Justin Mason
10:01
I think there is a 50/50 chance he is up opening day. I know that there is a lot of thought that he should be up with the contract, but he will be turning 20 in March and only had 24 PAs in AAA
PJ
10:02
Better Q: If Chourio is starting on OD (as he should), where does he go in NFBC drafts?
Justin Mason
10:04
He is currently going pick 212 in DCs but I know someone said he went in the top 125 recently in a draft that is still going. I think he will be a top 100 pick soon and if we get word he is on the Opening Day roster than I think he moves into the top 75 maybe even top 50 come Main Event season.
SamskiNYC
10:04
So the Red Sox hired Andrew Bailey and now just poached the Twins pitching coordinator. Does this mean every Red Sox pitcher will now become a stud? Thanks for agreeing with me.
Justin Mason
10:06
I love Bailey. Definitely sad my Giants let him go. I think it definitely helps guys like Whitlock, Houck, and Bello as younger guys with interesting upside. Maybe this means Pivetta can keep the gains. No studs necessarily, but maybe they get a decent bump
SamskiNYC
10:06
Elly De La Cruz is currently being drafted 20th overall, ahead of Austin Riley and Rafael Devers. That's bonkers, no?
Justin Mason
10:06
It is.
Arrrgh
10:07
The Pirates need SPs. But even contracts like Lynn’s and Gibson’a seem out of their price range. Who is a legit target for them in FA or trade?
Justin Mason
10:08
Maybe guys like Clevinger, Flaherty or Lorenzen
Matt W.
10:08
Where do you se Whitlock fitting in the Red Sox next season? Starter or reliever?
Justin Mason
10:08
I think he should be a starter but unless there is an injury, I think he ends up starting in the bullpen.
Farhandrew Zaidman
10:08
Kelenic appears to close the Braves' hole at LF, so they have more or less their starting 9 locked. Someone tell AA he doesn't need Shohei...pretty please...
Justin Mason
10:09
I think he takes over the Rosario role as a strong side platoon guy at the bottom of the roster.
The Governor
10:09
Do you think the Blue Jays will trade either Orelvis Martinez or Addison Barger and why?  These guys seem to fill needs if not this year then next.
Justin Mason
10:10
I think they might if they can get a big return. It sounds like they are players on Soto. Or maybe they want to get in on Cease or Burnes
BLT
10:10
Keep forever points league that favors HRs pick 3...Freeman, Turner, Bregman, Tatis, Adolis
Justin Mason
10:10
Freeman, Tatis, Turner
John
10:10
Hi Justin.  In a 12 team roto, pick one to keep: L. Webb 3rd round, o. Cruz (11th this year/1st round 2025), Casas late round or walker late round.  Other keepers are:J. Rodriguez, Betts, J Ramirez, Soto, Albies and Royce.  Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:11
Give me Walker late.
Willie Stargell
10:11
Thanks for the chats!  Do you think Kelenic's value is hurt or helped in a dynasty league by the trade to the Braves?
Justin Mason
10:12
I think this helps. Good park factors for lefties. Good development org. I like this for him.
Willie Stargell
10:12
Is there any league where using a late round flier on Lance Lynn would be advisable?
Justin Mason
10:14
A 15-team mixed. The start with the Dodgers and Padres so I might just skip him late in the draft and then pick him up if he's dropped.
Willie Stargell
10:14
Do you think Luis Urias in Fenway is a viable sleeper, banging doubles off the Monster?
Justin Mason
10:14
He got traded to the Mariners so probably not.
Willie Stargell
10:14
Which MLB team should players who have Dylan Cease on their club root for him to be traded to for Fantasy purposes?  Dodgers?  Braves?  Orioles?  Giants? Thoughts?
Justin Mason
10:16
Pretty much any of those. Maybe not the Giants because the team isn't going to be great. Would love to see him in Baltimore because of the park. Both the Braves and Dodgers would give him a ton of win potential. The Diamondbacks or Cubs would be really interesting as well.
Kate
10:16
I know this isn't really your area, but do you by chance have any idea when Eric's prospect lists will start rolling out?  Those are always such a great read.  Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:16
No idea, but I love them as well.
Guest
10:16
Who is your favorite pitcher and why is it Caleb Smith Cole Ragans
Justin Mason
10:17
It is Zac Gallen, but I am very interested in Ragans this year. I am actually a bit surprised at the price which is lower than I expected. He is going after Cease and Walker Buehler and I would take Ragans for this season (depending on where Cease ends up).
Willie Stargell
10:17
Thanks again!  Just threw a bunch in if you were short Qs.  Have a great chat!
Justin Mason
10:17
Thank you!
Willie Stargell
10:18
If you had to chose one former/current White Sox pitcher to bounce back from a below average season, who would it be?  Lynn, Sale, Rodon, Kopech, Giolito?  Is Reynaldo Lopez a viable option as a starting pitcher?
Justin Mason
10:18
I think I would bet on Rodon. His issue is all injury related. If healthy, he is a stud. I don't think Lopez is or should be a starter. Keep him as a multi inning reliever.
Kate
10:19
One rookie you and Paul didn't mention on the last pod was Tyler Black.  What are your thoughts on him going into 2024?  Seems like a sneaky play with a varied skillset and probably some good eligibility.  Can he be up soon enough to make an impact?
Justin Mason
10:21
He could be up at some point but I think he profiles more as a utility infielder as he isn't good defensively any where and there isn't much pop in the bat. There is a hole at third if the Brewers aren't sold on Monasterio or if they trade Adames then Turang could move to SS with Black getting time at second. Not someone I am drafting unless I see a path to playing time.
Kate
10:23
How bad is this Waldichuk news from the other day?  Never heard of a Tenex procedure.  Is this just a matter of time before he need TJ?
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