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Justin Mason
10:02
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Pop
10:02
Are the Tigers really going to let Baez hit this season?
Justin Mason
10:03
Yes. He is still a good defensive player and they are paying him a ton of money.
Guest
10:03
Has your valuation of O. Cruz changed based on his performance and exit velocity so far this spring? If so how does he compare to Royce at this point?
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Justin Mason
10:05
The spring numbers don't matter to me as much as him playing after missing so much time last year. I definitely need to add more plate appearances to my projection for him but I have him firmly above Lewis because of the injury risk for Lewis.
Matt W.
10:05
Deep in a draft Champions which Bay area SS will be the most productive? Nick Allen, Nick Ahmed or Casy Scmitt
Justin Mason
10:05
I guess Ahmed
Points Formats
10:06
Are there any analysts, websites, or tools you'd recommend for H2H points formats? Seems like 95% of all fantasy resources and rankings are for roto and as a points format player I find it frustrating.
Justin Mason
10:07
This is a blind spot for the industry as a whole. What I would recommend is that you take your favorite projection system and run it through draft software to see how you individualized points league values everyone.
10:08
The problem with points leagues is that every site uses a different scoring system which makes it difficult to talk or write about.
Bo
10:08
In a keep 5, 10tm league with these categories (R, H, HR, RBI, SB, AVG, OPS / W, QS, K, ERA, WHIP, NSV) . My keepers are: Tatis, JRam, Vlad Jr, Albies and EDLC.

Looks like my potential 1st round draft options would be: Wheeler, Gausman, Arozarena, Seager, Adolis, Yamamoto.

How would you rank those options in my format? And would you prioritize any position given my keepers or just go for the best? Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:08
I would go Wheeler here.
George
10:09
In a H2H Categories, 5x5 QS instead of W. What is the viability of non-save relievers? Like a Tyler Holton. I go back and forth between it's too volatile week to week because one bad outing can tank your ratios but then on the whole season it's probably a plus.
Justin Mason
10:10
I think it is really league to league dependent. If you can stream freely I am more open to it because you can pick up and drop these guys more quickly, but if you have a pick ups limit it makes it a lot riskier because relievers tend to go from good to bad a lot quicker than starters do.
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v2micca
10:10
Do you see Acuna's injury scare significantly impacting his average draft position?
Justin Mason
10:12
I think it has moved him from the clear #1 to in a cluster of 5-6 guys. I think the Cole injury may push Strider to being the clear #1 or right there with Acuna if Acuna appears healthy. There is video of Acuna in a simulated game yesterday so he may jump back up into that #1 spot really quickly.
Please help
10:12
Mind ranking the following keepers for me?  All things equal: Ragans, N. Jones, Schwarber, O. Cruz
Justin Mason
10:12
Depends on the format but Schwarber, Ragans, Cruz, Jones
Also...
10:12
Who do you think has a better fantasy year?  Vinny P. or S. Steer?
Justin Mason
10:12
Vinny P
but I am not out on Steer, I just love Vinny
Insert Witty Name Here
10:12
I’m fading Skubal because those higher velo’s just scream injury risk. Agree or am I overreacting?
Justin Mason
10:13
Every pitcher has injury risk. I think the argument against Skubal is what will his innings be this year?
MK
10:13
Deep league (Ottoneu) starter questions for you: Nick Pivetta or Kutter Crawford?  Charlie Morton or Chris Sale?  I expect both pairings to be around the same prices in the auction with similar issues.  Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:14
Pivetta and Sale for me. I do like Crawford though
Dodgers Blue
10:14
Chances the Dodgers and Brewers come together on a Adames for Lux trade?  I know the Dodgers have been loath to trade him, but Lux hasn't proven a thing - and Betts looked much more comfy at 2b than he has at SS.  The Brewers get a younger, cheaper player in Lux - and can then move the superior glove man in Turang to SS.....
Justin Mason
10:14
I like the thinking but I doubt it happens.
Guest
10:14
Can you share why down on Gausman this year? (Outside of shoulder fatigue)
Justin Mason
10:15
I don't think I am down on Gausman. I just like other guys a little more.
Dodgers Blue
10:15
Thoughts on the Marlins and Giants getting together to make a out-of-options 40 man roster trade of Joey Bart for Sixto Sanchez?  Both players have a ton they need to answer - and both would seem to be a better fit on the other teams roster.
Justin Mason
10:15
I would love that as a Giants fan and both need a fresh start.
Loaded Lineup
10:16
In a 12-team mixed H2H, is it crazy to spend $238 of my $260 auction budget on 9 keepers (out of 21 roster spots)? The five hitters aren't all great values, but they're all top 25 players. The pitchers are better values. Just wondering if it's worth spreading the money around looking for more surplus value or locking in a great core and hitting the waiver wire aggressively.
Justin Mason
10:16
I think that is too much to spend on nine guys personally. Leaves you with a ton of $1 players and if one or two of those high priced guys get hurt or bust, you have no real chance.
Blair
10:17
We are going from a 12 to 14 team mixed league.  Would I assume the top tier is going to go for more money in the auction?
Justin Mason
10:17
Yes and no. I think generally people will spend more to get the higher priced guys in the deeper leagues, but in the shallower formats more teams are willing to go stars in scrubs because the replacement value is better on the wire.
rob
10:18
Thanks for doing this. In a 5x5 OBP keep forever league. Top 6 keepers are Tatis, Alonso, Kirby, Michael Harris, Eury Perez, Goldschmidt - then thinking Bibee and Gleyber for final two spots, but also have Reamluto, Hunter Brown, Braxton Garrett, or Bradish (injury sucks). Do I have the right top 8?
Justin Mason
10:18
I think so in a 1-catcher league. In a two catcher league I would entertain Realmuto over Gleyber
Dodgers Blue
10:19
Witt and Pasquantino aside, who would be the THIRD most interesting Royal from a fantasy standpoint?
Justin Mason
10:20
Maikel Garcia especially if he hits high up in the lineup. I think the Royals lineup is really interesting top to bottom. One of my favorite darkhorse teams
Bo
10:20
In a 10tm format (h2h), would you be OK with going heavy on bats to the point where your best SP is about in the SP25-SP35 overall range?
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