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Justin Mason

10:47

God, there are so many. I think the most important one is that roster construction is one of the most important parts of the game. The best fantasy players aren't necessarily the ones that know the game baseball the best or stats the best. It's the ones that can take their knowledge of the two and use them to construct the most cohesive balanced rosters that extract the most value

Lord Thunder

10:48

Will Tomoyuki Sugano have fantasy relevance this season?

Justin Mason

10:48

I think so

Sensei

10:48

After Sasaki, who are the best Japanese players to start targeting (even if a year or two away)?

Justin Mason

10:49

To be honest, I don't know the Japanese leagues well enough to answer this.

Idiotic Failson

10:49

Is Jordan Walker a post hype guy that is worth acquiring from teams looking to sell low? I generally avoid his type of profile (bad contact guys with huge power), but if he can just make a little contact...

Justin Mason

10:49

I think he is. The tools are too loud to not take a gamble

Brandon

10:49

Evan Carter was a huge disappointment last year. Any optimism for him in 2025?

Justin Mason

10:50

I worry that injuries and platoon issues may continue to be a problem for him.

Rickey

10:50

Does Chas McCormick have any chance of a rebound season?

Justin Mason

10:51

Really depends on what the Astros do in their outfield

Chucky

10:51

What are you expecting from the ballpark in Sacramento as far as the bats and pitching? Heard the park doesn’t play as much off as most PCL parks. *Thisclose* to keeping Butker

Justin Mason

10:51

I am waiting for smarter people than me to do the modeling on it. I would guess it will be a boost from Oakland, but not as big as one might think

Dodgers Blue

10:53

I've seen some pretty outrageous power predictions on Junior Caminero. Are you buying into this?

Justin Mason

10:54

I think the power projections aren't terrible, but I do question if the hit tool is fully developed. I think there are also launch angle concerns that could tamper that how many homers he actually hits.

Idiotic Failson

10:54

In an auction league what is the highest % of your budget you spend on an 'ace'?

Justin Mason

10:56

I have spent $40 of a $260 budget on a pitcher before, but it is pretty rare. For me it always comes down to value. If I am in an auction and I value a pitcher at $45 and I can get him at $40, then I am stoked, but usually I end up filling my rotation with more $10-20 arms.

Rickey

10:57

In a 12 team keeper, do you think Camineiro or vientos is a better keeper, at similar cost? And How would you rank Ragens (7th), Ober (11th) and Woo ((15th).

Justin Mason

10:57

Caminero especially if I can keep for multiple years. Ragans for the pitcher.

Mike

10:58

Thoughts on Lawrence Butler? Is 30/20 with a .250 a reasonable high end projection?

Justin Mason

10:58

I do

Dodgers Blue

10:58

Does Jordan Lawlar exist? : (

Justin Mason

10:58

He does, but coming off of an injury plagued year and I don't know what the upside is.

dodgerydoos

10:59

How many innings do you think McClanahan is going to reach this season? And how do you think the Rays' new park will influence them now that they don't have the Trop supressing things?

Justin Mason

10:59

I haven't started pitching projections, but I would guess I am going to have him at about 140 innings. No idea on the park yet tbh

dodgerydoos

11:00

Wondering what I should do with my shares of Munoz, do you think he'll beat his '24 saves total and really assume the closer role?

Justin Mason

11:00

I think he will beat his 2024 saves total, but I don't know if he will ever be the top 5 closer many thought he would

Idiotic Failson

11:00

Christopher Sanchez - good year or great pitcher?

Justin Mason

11:00

Good year

Sneaky

11:00

Think Luis Rengifo gets more consistent run next year? And will he put up the .335 wOBA he's had over his past 750 PAs?

Justin Mason

11:01

I really hope so, but can we ever really trust the Angels?

South Sider

11:01

16 team H2H league with 2 UTIL spots, I can keep 6 players. I have Gunnar, Lindor, Abrams, all of which will only have SS eligibility in 2025. Is it dumb to keep all three? Who would you trade?

Justin Mason

11:02

I would try and trade Abrams or Lindor if I could. I think it is hard to roster all three but I would do it if I couldn't find a trade partner.

Colton

11:02

Am I crazy for thinking there's something with Toglia? Crazy 180 babip in the first half completely destroyed his end of the season counting numbers. But 25 home runs in 450 plate appearances is tough to ignore

Justin Mason

11:03

I think there is something there, but there is also risk with the lack of contact skills. He should play in Colorado, so I would take the gamble because the price is good and there is a ton of upside.

Sneaky

11:03

Gimme a projected slash line plus bombs for 2025 Oneil Cruz. Please...

Justin Mason

11:04

.260/.325/.455 with 28 home runs

Don't hold me to that, I will be doing his projection later this wee

Sneaky

11:04

Thoughts on a couple back-end keepers: L. Butler and M. Wallner?

Justin Mason

11:05