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Justin Mason

10:38

That would be gross and sounds correct.

Willie Stargell

10:38

Elly could be huge source of stolen bases - over under 50 SBs?

Justin Mason

10:38

I'll take the under but that is just because only three guys did that last year.

KC Pain

10:39

Tigers have anyone behind Skubal you would draft?

Justin Mason

10:39

Pitching wise, I would draft Maeda in shallow faab leagues and Manning and Olson in DCs.

KC Pain

10:39

Stott or Kim in dynasty?

Justin Mason

10:39

Kim

KC Pain

10:39

Any hope for Javy Baez? Always been a hacker but even he seems to be aware something has to give

Justin Mason

10:40

I don't think so.

Carter 93

10:40

booooooooooo...thanks for your response Justin!!

Justin Mason

10:40

You're welcome?

10:40

wow you are down on yandy based on that ranking above, no?

Justin Mason

10:40

I think it is more higher on the other guys. I do have concerns about Yandy's nagging injuries and if he can keep the launch angle up.

Johny5Alive

10:40

Maybe silly question. But what's to stop an owner, let's say Steve Cohen, from going to Ohtani, yes we'll give you $500 plus million. Additionally, you'll get a 5% stake in the Mets and my new casino venture.

Justin Mason

10:41

The other owners being pissed about that type of maneuver.

Ben Bingham

10:41

What are you expecting from Oneil Cruz?

Justin Mason

10:42

I don't know what to expect from him. We know there is speed and power with a ton of K's, but how much does he run coming off the injury? Is he even healthy? Do the K's sap a lot of his usefulness?

Willie Stargell

10:42

Is Christopher Morel the next Jay Baez or is there hope for him?

Justin Mason

10:42

I think he is very Baez-esque. I am not a believer in that kind of profile personally.

Kate

10:43

What's your read on Gavin Stone going into 2024? Was last year an aberration or did AAA (though it was the PCL) and MLB hitters figure something out with him that the lower levels couldn't expose?

RGM

10:43

Any Giant hitters going to be viable in 12 teamers with 3 OF no MI CI?

Justin Mason

10:44

Stone is a guy that needs a better fastball or better pitch to go with his change up. I just don't think the stuff plays quite yet with the command.

10:45

There is no Giants hitter worth drafting in a 12-teamer outside of maybe Estrada but without an MI, I don't know that he makes a ton of sense for me.

Ben Bingham

10:45

What's your favorite online draft format in terms of in-draft experience?

Justin Mason

10:46

So years ago I was a part of a number of leagues with slow auctions. They were amazing. It is organized chaos and I wish I still had the time to do them.

Willie Stargell

10:46

If you could choose (or were forced to choose) one young SP from the following group for a dynasty league, who would it be: Josiah Gray, Reese Olson, Brandon Pfaadt, Braxton Garrett or Bryan Woo?

Justin Mason

10:47

Garrett

KC Pain

10:47

Yainer Diaz legit? Any reason to not believe?

Justin Mason

10:47

I am a believer for sure especially with the vote of confidence that the org has given him. That being said, It is a high price, but one that I have already paid in a draft.

c.a.b.

10:48

Thoughts on Nootbaar going into 2024?

Justin Mason

10:49

I really like Nootbaar especially because I think he will have solidified role at the top of the lineup this season. That being said, there is some platoon risk, but his price is pretty decent going inside the top 200.

Willie Stargell

10:49

Luis Campusano or Yainer Diaz?

Justin Mason

10:50

Diaz

but I like Campusano's price much better

Willie Stargell

10:50

Where does Hoskins wind up? Cubs, Jays, any chance he winds up in Colorado?

Justin Mason

10:51

Cubs make a lot of sense. Seattle too. Depends on if he wants a multi year deal or a pillow contract but I could see SF or SD make a lot of sense too.

KC Pain

10:51

Quinn Priester had a rough go. Seems he cant miss bats. Does he profile as a #4-5 inning eater type?

Justin Mason

10:52

I don't think he is an innings eater type unless he fixes the control and command.

Jordan

10:52

Is the A"s management comprised of a bunch of ball babies?

Justin Mason

10:52

Yes