JotCast | Justin Mason Baseball Chat

Justin Mason Baseball Chat

Justin Mason

11:30

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Mochi

12:00

Is Eddy Julien just doomed to kind of be the odd man out for eternity in Minnesota?

Justin Mason

12:02

Feels like it right now, but there are a lot of avenues for him to pick up playing time and work himself into a regular role because this is such an injury plagued team. Correa, Buxton, and Lewis are all huge injury risks so I am not ignoring Julien.

Carson

12:02

12 team 40 man roster dynasty, is it worth trading Conforto for Rengifo? Batted ball data says Conforto might be due for a resurgence in LA, but I could use the speed and PT from Rengifo.

Justin Mason

12:03

I like this deal. Conforto can struggle with health and if he struggles on the field, the Dodgers will go to other options. Rengifo is multi-positional eligible and has a lot of upside if he can stay on the field.

Bobby Peru

12:03

Hey Justin - Who are a couple guys skyrocketing up ADP charts that are getting your attention? How about a couple falling in ADP that look like some good "buy lows" in draft season?

Justin Mason

12:08

Risers and fallers right now are largely due to injury or signings/trades so it is often a bit overrated until we pitchers and catchers report. That being said, some of the biggest risers I have seen are Roki Saski, Michael Toglia, Willson Contreras, Ivan Herrera, Matt McLain, Matt Shaw, Isaac Paredes, Thairo Estrada and Michael Conforto. The droppers are Nico Hoerner, Zach Neto, Ha-Seong Kim, Gleyber Torres, and Christopher Morel. I really like Neto as a potential buy low because I have seen some videos that suggest he might be ready sooner rather than later.

Andre Dawson 3000

12:08

Do you see Colt Keith adding more value this year in Roto? Trying to decide whether or not he should be my last keeper (25 man). Thanks!

Justin Mason

12:09

I really love Keith this season. I think he showed a really good hit tool last season and there is a ton of power in that bat. Adding first base eligibility is going to be great for his flexibility as well.

JJP

12:09

10 team, NL Only, auction keeper league, keep 7-10, 20% inflation usually. I'm on the fence with Jake Fraley at $10 and Willson Contreras at $18. Offensively I'm keeping Acuna, Marsh, Tovar, Steer, and Wood, plus 3 pitchers. Thoughts?

Justin Mason

12:10

Contreras all day. He could get the most plate appearances from any catcher eligible player in fantasy this year since he is going to be playing first and DH exclusively.

Drew Wheeler

12:10

Justin, which catchers are your favorite targets in the 'creamy middle' of 2025 drafts? Also, any FYPD favorites in the Mason household?

Justin Mason

12:12

So I love Shea Langerliers this year. I think he has a ton of power and the park change will be great for him. He also showed an improvement in the Z-Contact as well which is encouraging. I also love Ivan Herrera, Austin Wells, Hunter Goodman, and Patrick Bailey. Don't forget to check out my full catcher ranks on the site!

KIrby George

12:12

Is George Kirby a lil underrated in fantasy rn? WHIP is a bit more predictable than ERA and his BB/9 is just sick compared to the rest of the field.

Justin Mason

12:14

Compeletly agree with you. I think sometimes we overlook players like him because we don't see the "upside", but the upside is in the volume. He is just 26 with two straight 190 inning seasons. He has a full arsenal with fantastic command and control. Sign me up

Jackson

12:14

Is Marsh totally a platoon guy at this point? I have no faith in him when it comes to hitting lefties, but am open to other opinions

Justin Mason

12:14

At this point I think that is what he is. The great defense keeps him in sometimes more, but he just isn't going to get the chances to be a full time guy.

Aaron

12:15

12 team dynasty. Wanting to buy into Jordan Westburg. Need a good 3B. Is Tyler Glasnow a fair trade offer? I have a ton of pitching and pitching prospects to replace him

Justin Mason

12:15

To be fully transparent, I don't love either guy but you should get more for Glasnow

Biscuit

12:15

16 tm, $260 dynasty with salary escalation, would you rather have a $3 Volpe or $23 Kyle Tucker? Playing to be in contention this year.

Justin Mason

12:15

Tucker

Vegeta

12:16

How much impact do you expect Andrew Painter to make this year? How much would he be worth in an Auction Draft?

Justin Mason

12:16

I think he will make an impact but it may not be until summer. Very few formats where I would hold him on my roster unless you have a minor league player slot.

High5Ghost

12:17

Who are some mid-round SP you think can out earn their ADP?

Justin Mason

12:18

Bowden Francis, Spencer Arrighetti, Jose Berrios, Walker Buehler, Jeffrey Springs, David, Festa, Cody Bradford, Justin Verlander, Nick Martinez, Max Meyer

John

12:18

Hi Justin - thanks for the chat! Who do you like more in dynasty - Hunter Brown or Pepiot.

Justin Mason

12:19

Brown

but I still love Pepiot. I just think long term, Brown could be a horse

J.G

12:19

7X7 League. Walks and Strikeouts are additional hitting categories. Quality Starts and Home RUns allowed are the additional Pitching Categories. 16 Team Dynasty/40 man rosters
Pitching is rather weak or question marks (Steele, Springs, Ryan, Francis, Fedde).

I have been offered Will Smith LAD and Hunter Greene for William Contreras. I'm very hesitant to part with Contreras but could use Greene. Any thoughts?

Justin Mason

12:19

I think this is fair and getting Greene could be massive

Bill

12:20

In a 12 team mixed roto where we keep 3 hitters and 3Ps. I've been offered to trade away Gilber and Ober and get Kyle Tucker? Current keepers are Tatis, JRod, M Harris, Gilbert, Crochet, Ragans. With the trade i would be going from Harris to Tucker....and i would be replacing Gilbert with Schwellenbach. Thoughts?

Justin Mason

12:21

I really like Gilbert and Ober, but I think this is a nice upgrade over Harris so I would be down to do it. I wonder if you could get away with Ragans in the deal over Gilbert.

Nats 2025

12:21

TY Justin for your time. Nats have some exciting young hitters that could surprise and starters may be competent enough for wildcard run. You think that possible? Can only keep 10. Please rank as keep, fence, toss between S Gray $21, Imanaga $22, Wheeler $38, Sale $29, Gore $10 in NL-Only 5x5 $260 24 active w/ 10 players reserve list @ $0 each. Tks.

Justin Mason

12:22

I think the Nats are moving in the right direction and if they made some moves to strengthen the bullpen they could be in the race, but the NL is stacked and they aren't winning that division. I think Next year is the time they really push for a playoff spot.

12:23

Sale, Wheeler, Imanaga, Gray Gore

Joe

12:23

Do you see Jose Tena locking down a starting job for Washington at either 3rd or 2nd?

Justin Mason

12:23

I think he will be on the strong side of a platoon at third to start the year.

Idiotic Failson

12:23

Chances Brett Baty plays >130 games on the ML team this year?

Justin Mason