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Justin Mason

9:54

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10:00

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10:08

Sorry for late start!

Strategy Q

10:08

At this stage in the season, in an only league without much bench room, would you rather take a flier on an SP (WW people are Bowdin Francis, Sears, Marsh types) or possible closer (Steven Wilson, Schreiber, Shelby Miller are the types)? Feels like the starters have a higher floor (a streamer who you can use against a majority of teams is useful if not sexy) but the RPs have more ceiling (saves are way more in demand, but the path to getting there is unlikely with these names).

Justin Mason

10:10

I think it is very dependent on what my team needs. If I need saves to compete, I would take the gamble there. I really like Marsh and his situation in KC, so if I wasn't save needy, that is who I would go with.

Too Many Mooks

10:10

So Tyler O’Neill looks like he’s back, eh?

Justin Mason

10:10

Health is always the issue with O'Neill. If he can stay healthy, he is a really good fantasy player. Ride it until he gets hurt.

Bob

10:10

Do you think high strikeout hitters Nolan Jones, Elly De La Cruz or Oneil Cruz can turn it around?

Justin Mason

10:11

Absolutely. This is what you sign up for when you draft these guys. Got to let it play out because the hot streaks will be worth it.

Bob

10:11

Is Keaton Winn worth an add in deeper leagues?

Justin Mason

10:12

I honestly don't know. He could lose his rotation spot with Snell coming back and Alex Cobb working his way back. Short term maybe because Cobb just had a setback, but I think Long term, he probably goes to the bullpen or the minors.

The Butler Didn't Do It

10:12

I worry that the Lawrence Butler experiment is proving a mistake. Drop for Josh H. Smith (also platoon but better lineup) or David Hamilton (Steals but...) in AL OBP?

Justin Mason

10:12

Give me Hamilton who has a ton of speed upside.

Jim Joe Kelly

10:13

Are Mountcastle & Ward must roster in 10tm format?

Justin Mason

10:13

I think Ward is for sure. Mountcastle is close but first base is so deep in a 10-team league I can understand if you don't want to make the necessary cut.

Quentin

10:13

I am in a shallow format, 12 team, 20 man rosters, 3 OF and the 5 infield spots with one util. Looking to drop Michael Conforto for one of: Tyler O'Neil or Taylor Ward. Is this an upside vs floor decision. Which way would you lean?

Justin Mason

10:13

Give me the upside of O'Neill while he is healthy

Peter

10:14

Hey Justin, does Luis Matos find everyday at bats in SF this season? He has 2 HRs in minors already. Good stash or better with an Oliver Dunn or Blaze Alexander type?

Justin Mason

10:14

I really like Matos but he needs an injury to get back to the Majors. I think I would rather have Dunn right now.

And again

10:14

Ronel Blanco: just defying the odds or a new approach that could hold up at least in the short term? Thanks

Justin Mason

10:16

I think a little of both. He has clearly made improvements in locating the zone but it is always hard to believe that a 30-year-old journeyman will stay this good long term. Ride it until it falls apart.

Bob

10:16

Do you think Skenes will be up in April?

Justin Mason

10:16

I would say early May. Still getting stretched out.

Peter

10:16

What's holding Colson Montgomery back to be the everyday SS?

Justin Mason

10:16

The White Sox not wanting to start his clock.

Peter

10:16

When should we expect the next wave of prospect call up this year? What are the general dates for an extra year of eligibility and Super 2 deadline?

Justin Mason

10:16

End of April/Early May

Jim Joe Kelly

10:16

Please rank these SP for ROS: Bello, Kutter, Christopher Sanchez, Crochet, Pepiot. All worth holding and finding out about in a shallow (10tm) format or any not worth it at all? Thank you

Justin Mason

10:17

Sanchez, Crochet, Crawfod, Pepiot, Bello

Like them all. Would hold the first two in a shallow league and stream the rest.

Peter

10:17

James Outman has started out super slow, thoughts?

Justin Mason

10:18

This is the risk with Outman. He has loud tools, but struggles to make consistent in zone contact. There will be brighter days, but you have to be a little patient with him.

Bruce Live 2024

10:18

Looks like P.Meadows is being sent down. Drop for B.Doyle,
M. Haniger, JJ.Bleday are available. Daily roto 12T

Justin Mason

10:18

Haniger for me.

Peter

10:19

Thoughts on Michael Busch's start to the season?

Justin Mason

10:20

He is doing everything he needs to do to keep getting PAs. Making good in-zone contact and hitting the ball hard. Love that we are starting to see him play

Vic

10:20

Deep league....15 teams. Any value to Will Brennan?

Justin Mason

10:20

As a low upside accumulator, yes, but I don't think there is much here other than that.

Peter

10:20

Can Nolan Schanuel develop more power?

Justin Mason

10:20

Can, I think so. Will? I don't know that he is even looking to do that.