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Justin Mason
10:04
Chat will begin when I have questions. In the meantime, please follow me on all my social media’s (twitter, tiktok, facebook, youtube, bluesky, and instagram) at JustinMasonFWFB! I am doing regular podcasts on the FWFB podcast as well as three episodes a week for the Sleeper and the Bust so definitely make sure you are subscribed there as well!
Pietro
10:05
In an OBP dynasty league, would you trade Torkelson for Rengifo straight up? Currently have LA Acuna as the only 2B on my MLB roster. Other 1Bs are Naylor, Steer, and Diaz
Justin Mason
10:05
I don't have an issue with that. Maybe see if you can get a small piece back tho?
Chase
10:06
Why aren't the Yankees focused more on center fielders specifically? Any names that might be on their radar?
Justin Mason
10:07
There is not much on the market in terms of free agents and they may not want to trade a ton from their system quite yet. If they do, Luis Robert could be interesting but I don't know how much they trust his health.
Mochi
10:07
Who do you generally like better for next year?  Eugenio or Paredes?
Justin Mason
10:08
I think they are pretty similar to be honest, but I really love Parades going to Houston and being able to take advantage of the crawford boxes.
Greg
10:08
In a 12-team points league where you keep forever and keeper rounds never change, which TWO would you keep Michael King (2nd round), Jared Jones (25th round), Bryan Woo (25th round).
Justin Mason
10:08
Woo and Jones at those prices.
Broken Bat
10:09
what 6 teams is Arenado ok in going to ie. No trade clause.
Justin Mason
10:09
I would say the Red Sox right now, but the Phillies could be really interesting if they move Bohm.
Honkus Wagner
10:09
12 team W+QS. same keeper value, how do you rank Schwellenbach, Sandy Alcantara, McClanahan? all can be kept three years
Justin Mason
10:10
So for me it is Schwellenbach, McClanahan and then Alcantara, but I think the differences are all pretty close
Charlotte
10:10
Spencer Schwellenbach - are we holding or selling? There's just *something* about him that makes me nervous.
Justin Mason
10:11
I love Schwellenbach. Love the command and control and there is more strikeout upside in that arm. I have zero concerns for him
Ryno
10:11
A lot of Christian Walker owners are selling in dynasty and I’m buying, but I’m trying to figure out reasonable offers…how many more years of productivity can we expect? Or does it not matter since he’s elite now and 1B is a relative wasteland?
Justin Mason
10:12
I think right now you don't worry a ton about the future. He may fall off in the next few years, but if you can get a good price on him before he signs with a team like the Yankees, then I would for sure
Broken Bat
10:12
Sorry, maybe I phrased my question wrong, but I understand Arenado has waived his no trade clause for 6 teams. Do you know what those teams are?
Justin Mason
10:13
Dodgers, Padres, Angels, Red Sox, Phillies and Mets is what I saw
Orange Fire
10:14
Is $9 Danny Jansen a keeper (AL only. 4x4--no Rs or WHIP. 2 catcher league.  23 man roster, so just about every hitter gets rostered)?
Justin Mason
10:14
I think he is probably pretty close to a keeper, but give me a minute and I can run my numbers on that
10:16
I have Jansen as a $7 catcher in that format. So with inflation that is pretty close
Mike
10:16
2025 only, how would you order these 4 SP: Framber, Kirby, Imanaga, deGrom? Thanks!
Justin Mason
10:17
These are all really close so it could change for me as I haven't done my pitching projections yet, but right now I would have them: Kirby, deGrom, Framber, Imanaga
Izzy
10:18
Good luck with people following those rules :)
Justin Mason
10:19
It is an uphill battle most days lol
but with so few questions I am answering them as they all come in, so send me more!
Mochi
10:20
Should I feel encouraged about my Gavin Lux shares after the rumor that the Dodgers didn't want to part with him for Devin Williams?  Just feels like they're forcing the Mookie/Lux MIF at this point and doesn't exactly make me feel warm and fuzzy
Justin Mason
10:22
I feel like I am Charlie Brown trying to kick a football with Lux. I believe in the talent and I know there is more there, but I just don't know if it will ever all come together for him. As long as they don't add a second baseman, I feel pretty good he will get another shot and I will be trying to kick that football again
Cyrus
10:22
How confident are you in Lawrence Butler’s second half breakout?
Justin Mason
10:23
I know there is risk, but I am a huge believer in the growth we saw in Lawrence Butler. He improved his approach and in-zone contact while not sacrificing power. Now he is moving to a better park. I am in and have already drafted him once.
Dodgers Blue
10:24
If you were the Cubs, wouldn't you simply trade the player who brought back the most value in a trade between Bellinger and Suzuki?  I get Belly is eating roughly $9M more per year so they want to shed that, but if Seiya is more valuable to another team, why not move him instead and keep Bellinger around, especially since he offers more defensive value?  Also, do you have any bounce back hope for Hoerner?
Justin Mason
10:26
I think ultimately they will do exactly what you are saying with Suzuki, but they don't need to rush quite yet. They are a smart organization and will wait for another team to get a little more desperate as the free agents and other trade options dry up. As far as Nico Hoerner goes. It is all about health. He had flexor tendon surgery and we don't know if he will be ready for the season. If healthy come spring training, I will be back in
Kate
10:26
Who do you think emerges from the Red Sox bullpen with the lion's share of the save chances come openind day?
Justin Mason
10:27
If healthy, I think it is Hendriks.
Dodgers Blue
10:27
Between Hicks and Birdsong, who is at more risk if/when the Giants add another starting option?  Do they move Hicks to the 'pen and keep Birdsong, or simply keep Hayden down on the far longer at that point?
Justin Mason
10:28
Birdsong is definitely more at risk. I could see them moving Hicks to the pen or a hybrid role, but Birdsong has options.
Kate
10:28
What are the odds Brendan Rodgers finds something resembling an everyday gig?  Obviously it hurts leaving Coors, but could a better org tease something out of him?  He hits it hard, just not in the air / to the pull side enough.
Justin Mason
10:30
I think it is unlikely he gets a full time gig out the gate. His best option is to sign with a team without a ton of depth where he can be a utility infielder and hope to show he is better than the others on the team. Miami? Angels? Pittsburgh? Maybe even SF?
SteveS
10:30
12 team, OBP and QS Roto League and we can carry over 4 players from our prior year roster as long as they were not carried into 2024.  Do you consider any of the following carry over candidates? Lawrence Butler, Matt McClain Jordan Westburg, Shane McClanahan, Hunter Greene, or Joe Ryan, all available for minimum dollars?
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