JotCast | Justin Mason Baseball Chat

Justin Mason Baseball Chat

Justin Mason

9:40

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Just-in Case-in

10:01

H2H 10tm championship week. Start 2 of Tatis, Carroll (both with 5 games), Steer(7gms) or B. Reynolds(6gms)?

Justin Mason

10:01

I think I would take the 7 and 6 games here, but it is tempting to start the studs

Tim

10:01

How are we feeling about Nelson this weekend against the Brewers after the shaky outing against the Stros? I’d like to think it’s just a blip but I’d like to avoid another nasty weekend surprise

Justin Mason

10:02

No shame in a shaky outing versus a versus a good Astros team. I am still rolling with him

Rob

10:02

Have 2 lineup decision I've been wrestling with all weekend. H2H points league playoffs. 1B: Bride or Tellez? SS: Espinal, Rocchio, or Tena? Thank you!

Justin Mason

10:02

Tellez and Espinal

BLC

10:03

How concerned should we be about Rafael Devers?

Justin Mason

10:04

I am not overly concerned. Still hitting the ball hard though the in zone contact numbers are down. I can't imagine there is much that is actionable here.

10:04

Hello Justin, you like any of these streamers: Mize home vs Rockies. Civale at Giants. JT Ginn at CHW?

Justin Mason

10:04

I am rolling with Mize is some deeper leagues

Adenolith

10:04

Man, Webb killed me... My question is WTF?

Justin Mason

10:05

Stuff like that happens. He should bounce back

Rob

10:05

Early keeper question - 15 team mixed points dynasty, I’m thinking about keeping Ben Rice as an upside play over Nate Lowe. I had faith in Lowe a few years ago but it looks hopeless now. Thoughts?

Justin Mason

10:06

I don't mind taking Rice there especially if the Yankees don't bring in another 1B

Titletown, USA

10:06

Going for a H2H points league title over the remainder of the season. Need one more start of these 3: Bassitt vs NYM, Cobb vs TB, or Severino vs PHI. (FYI - Bassitt on wire, would have to cut the two you don't pick - no pressure, but I will totally blame you if you pick the wrong guy!).

Justin Mason

10:06

Cobb

Who to bench who to start?

10:06

How would you rank these four for this week? J. Lowe, Caminero, A. Garcia, Volpe

Justin Mason

10:06

Volpe, Caminero, Lowe, Garcia

Kate

10:07

Are we trusting Arrighetti coming out of his stinker last week? Or would you rather roll with someone like Stroman or Severino (who seem to have tougher matchups)?

Justin Mason

10:07

I am rolling with Arrighetti

Damian

10:07

What happened with Luis Matos? He’s been jerked around, but he looked so good for a while there.

Justin Mason

10:08

The power never truly developed the way we thought it might. However, I still think there is a Major League player in the profile, but he just hasn't been given a true shot to play every day. Maybe he needs a new home

Damian

10:08

Where do you have Heliot Ramos or Pete-Crow Armstrong next year?

Justin Mason

10:09

Both have made strides in improving their biggest issue this year which is consistent in zone contact. I will definitely need to do a deep dive this offseason, but I used to be completely out on them, I don't think I am anymore.

Woo-Turang Clan

10:10

What value does Zebulon Matthews have for next year?

Justin Mason

10:11

Command is a massive issue for Zebby. Until that is resolved, we I am not super interested in him. He could go the Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober route which has been successful for them, but his price on draft day will determine whether he is worth the gamble.

LongLiveSchlorf

10:11

I'm lost on what to do with Alec Burleson in a H2H playoff. 16 tms so waivers are short on options. Would I be better off with Winker, Jesus Sanchez or Horwitz?

Justin Mason

10:11

I would rather have Horwitz

Kate

10:12

Roto league, coming down the home stretch and trying to catch up in OBP, SB while maintaining small leads in HR and RBI. Start Rizzo (7 games, 6 vs. RHP), Cronenworth (5 games, all RHP), or Toglia (6 games, 3 in Coors)?

Justin Mason

10:12

Toglia in Coors

Kate

10:13

Roto league, coming down the home stretch and trying to catch up in OBP, SB while maintaining small leads in HR and RBI. Start Realmuto (currently nicked up), Kirk, or MJ Melendez?

Justin Mason

10:13

Realmuto for me

Damian

10:13

Is Will Wagner a thing? His current bat to ball skills seem in line with what he was doing in the minors, but Toronto doesn’t even seem to believe in him.

Justin Mason

10:13

He could be an interesting accumulator if given full run. Just don't trust Toronto to do that

Damian

10:14

What are the Pirates doing with all of their catchers next year?

Justin Mason

10:14

Davis probably doesn't catch anymore

Guest

10:14

have to decide on OF3 and Util position in OBP H2H playoff