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Guest
10:35
But are you still starting Mullins where you have him?  I’m not sure I care that he sits versus Snell (it’s probably better that he does) and he had two HRs and two SBs last week and Balt moved him to second or third in a powerful lineup.
Justin Mason
10:35
I am
Going fishing
10:36
I need wins and K's in my 5x5 roto, fighting it out for 3rd place, should I gamble on Edward Cabrera ROS?
Justin Mason
10:36
I don't think so. Wins won't be there in Miami and I worry that there is always blow up potential
Joe
10:36
Someone should look at why Elly is so horrible his first time up.  Specifically in the first inning. It would be interesting to know if he is swinging more/less or if it is just some random happening that he hits like a early 2000s SP when he comes up in the first inning. .465 OPS
Justin Mason
10:36
I will add this to my offseason list!
Jeff
10:36
Would you roll with Bart or Ruiz at C this week? 12 tm I'm in the championship. Thank you for all the guidance this year
Justin Mason
10:37
Bart
Ken
10:37
Outlook in 2025 on Bailey Ober? He's been pretty great apart for some bad blowups that really inflated the overall numbers so he seems tough to rank
Justin Mason
10:38
I love Ober and will likely have him as a top 15-20 starter heading into 2025. The blowups have been awful, but if you just cut off the first one of the season, he has a 3.48 ERA and 167 ks in 160.1 innings. I think he is so reliable most of the time
Back2Back?
10:38
Thanks for these chats weekly! I rarely get to attend them live, but always read (and learn something from) the transcripts.
Justin Mason
10:39
I appreciate you reading them back and joining when you can!
Andy
10:39
Any news on severity of O Cruz ankle injury?
Justin Mason
10:39
they said it just stiffened up. Shouldn't be serious.
Idiotic Failson
10:40
What is your ETA Lazaro Montes?
Justin Mason
10:40
2026 or 27
Henry
10:40
Expectations for D Crews ROS?  and 2025?  Thx
Justin Mason
10:42
I feel like he is a .245 kind of hitter with power that should emerge more next season. I like the approach and contact rates are decent. The speed component in Washington is nice because they let everyone run. Price will be very interesting to see because he may be someone people push up in drafts.
Back2Back?
10:42
I'm trying to defend my 12-team, AL-only, keeper 4x4 (no Ks or Runs) league title.  It's a long-running league (well over 30 years) and I joined in 2004.  I won my 5th title last year, and am trying to hold onto a 6-point lead with two weeks to play, which would make me the first repeat champion since I've been in the league.  I ran a "worst case scenario" and it looks like my closest competitor can tie me if everything goes right for him and wrong for me.  Heartburn!
Justin Mason
10:42
Good luck! I have been spending hours upon hours each day just watching and playing with the standings in my leagues. Two weeks to go!
angry 1
Guest
10:42
Concern about Devin Williams?  The explanation seemed fine and he got three saves last week, so seems like a must start this week?
Justin Mason
10:43
I am rolling with him. They may be careful with him because they are locked into the playoffs, but they also want to get a higher seed so they can't just shut it down
gary
10:44
I'm looking to replace Arenado. Do you think Riley or Schanuel would be a good replacement? thx
Justin Mason
10:44
I would look elsewhere
PAvin Smith is a nice sneaky pickup for the week
Carlos
10:45
In my pts league final with only 5 acquisitions allowed for the week. Already used one on an SP...waiting on Lindor news because I want to save my moves for SPs. However, I want to drop Jung (TX) for M. Busch - thoughts?
Justin Mason
10:45
I don't mind that move, but Busch does have a bunch of lefties this week so other options may be better depending on your wire
Jack
10:46
Volpe has been horrendous since May.  Do you see him making adjustments for 2025?  Why has he not made adjustments this season?
Justin Mason
10:47
Sometimes it is harder for young guys to make adjustments in season. I still believe in the talent long term and think he is someone to buy back on next year
Rick M
10:47
Does DJ Herz have more upside than Mitch Keller in Dynasty?
Justin Mason
10:47
I don't think so, but I still am interested in him
TJ
10:47
Crazy close pitching categories in AL only -- need every K but also dead heats in WHIP and ERA.  Need to play 2 of these 4:  Hurter (@Balt), Rasmussen, Festa(@Bos), Woods-Richardson(@Cle).  I'm tempted to sit Festa and SWR as they have both been poor with short outings for multiple starts now.  Hurter has been remarkable and Rasumssen seems good for 4 IP this week and maybe as many K's.  What do you think?
Justin Mason
10:47
That is really tough. I think I would go Hurter and Festa personally
10:48
I am out of questions! Send some more
HOnkus Wagner
10:48
would you rather have Wood or Merrill in a dynasty?
Justin Mason
10:49
Wood but it is really close
Guest
10:49
Bassitt worth starting? (@TEX and @TB)? In first and trying to protect ratios
Justin Mason
10:49
Not if you are protecting ratios
Jeff
10:49
Is Jose Iglesias a viable option at 3b this week? 12 tm, other option is Justin Turner. Thanks.
Justin Mason
10:49
In that scenario, yes
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