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Justin Mason

2:17

usually 11-20 but that will be moving up as we get to March

Willie Stargell

2:17

Is there a player or a type of player that you just can't quit even though you know you should?

Justin Mason

2:18

Guys who make a lot of in-zone contact are my thing. I want good contact skills from a hitter.

though I don't think I should

so maybe that doesn't answer the question

2:19

Gavin Lux is a guy I just can't seem to quit even though I should

Mark

2:19

Is Julio a no-doubt keeper for $30 in a 14 team OBP mixed league? The projections look great but for some reason I've got this sense of "it could also all fall apart"

Justin Mason

2:19

yes, this is a no-brainer

Bobby Digital

2:19

15tm mixed roto, $260 salary cap league (OBP and SOLDS). Keep 8. Trying to decide on my last two keepers. What say you? Toglia ($1), Hodge ($1), Rafaela ($3), B Francis ($5), Lugo ($6), Schwarber ($33). Position doesn't matter, I have a good foundation. Thanks, Justin!

Justin Mason

2:19

Schwarber in OBP

Don'tJudgeMe

2:20

10 team Auction H2H Category Yahoo League with OBP and QS instead of AVG and W. I have an opportunity to turn Judge (my keeper last year who I can no longer keep) into auction $$ (around $30-$40) or use him in a trade for Vladito or Skenes. Would you rather have the extra $ to potentially reacquire Judge or acquire the first round talent at no cost?

Justin Mason

2:20

get the first round talent

If I could get Vlad or Skenes here, I would

Parker Fox

2:21

San Diego LHP Kyle Hart- while close to a comedian's name, is he a serious 5th starter in that rotation? Only projected lefty in the rotation (how much does that matter?). Won the KBO's equivalent of Cy Young award, added a sweeper. Worth a spec in draft-and-holds?

Justin Mason

2:22

He is definitely worth a spec in D&H. I think he will be in the rotation to start. I want to watch him pitch this spring, but in a D&H, it's a pretty easy spec

Daniel

2:22

What might a breakout season look like for Michael Toglia, and how likely do you think it is that it happens?

Justin Mason

2:23

A dream season for Toglia is probably 30 Hr/10 SBs with like a .250 avg. I wouldn't come close to projecting it, but he should play everyday in Colorado and there is good power in the bat.

KevBurg

2:24

Do you think Bednar returns to 2023 form or should we expect more of last year?

Justin Mason

2:24

I think Bednar rebounds

I also think we will know during spring whether he is back to being himself

2:24

I’m keeping Jarren Duran. Obviously, I’m targeting Jhoan Duran in the draft. Given the lack of fantasy value for Ezequiel, what other backup options should I target to keep make sure my team is hungry like the wolf?

Justin Mason

2:27

Hunter Goodman in Colorado because of the catcher eligibility, Justin Turner in Chicago for the early part of the season if Hoerner/Shaw aren't ready, Jerar Encarncion in SF, Christian Encarncion-Strand in Cin if he is healthy

Willie Stargell

2:27

Mine is the opposite - love too many swing and miss guys, i.e Morel, Gorman, Francisco Alvarez - any hope for any of them or me?

Justin Mason

2:28

I avoid those guys like the plague. Alvarez made a swing change that I want to see in spring training, but Morel may be the worst in-zone hitter in baseball. However, Morel hitting in the spring training park all year and a cheap draft price makes him a cheap gamble this year. I think Gorman is who he is at this point

Bobby Digital

2:29

Really need saves in my Ottoneu league. Can you rank these four? Thanks! Fairbanks, Megill, Romano, Yates.

Justin Mason

2:29

Megill, Fairbanks, Romano, Yates

2:29

Where would you rank Jeff Hoffman among closers this year? He seems to be locked in Toronto, but still seams a relative value by ADP.

Justin Mason

2:29

I have him outside my top 15 because of the medicals that voided two potential deals this offseason. If you do draft him, make sure you get the handcuff

Quarantino Martinez

2:30

Yankees signing James Harden?

Justin Mason

2:30

LMAO! Point awarded

Jeff!

2:30

Too late to expect an Arenado trade at this point? If it does happen, anyone you like to become fantasy relevant in STL?

Justin Mason

2:31

I think it is much less likely now that Arenado is traded. Still some goodness in STL. I like Winn, Burleson, Donovan, Nootbaar. Love Contreras as a catcher eligible player that won't be catching. Walker and Herrera are really intriguing and well priced. Their pitching? Not so much

Lance/Vlad Ito

2:31

Is Vlad gonna get dealt at the deadline? Asking as an AL Only owner worried about losing him to the NL...

Justin Mason

2:32

If the Jays fall out of it, yes

Bobby Digital

2:32

Thoughts on Arrighetti? Auction values are super low on him (like -$20 low), but I'm all in (have him as an < $5 keeper in a couple of leagues). Like the K upside and at 25 he's got runway to improve. What are the projections capturing that I'm not considering?

Justin Mason

2:33

Made big control improvements in the second half command was still shaky but I think he can improve there too. Really good stuff. I like him as a gamble

Bobby Digital

2:33

10tm keeper auction, $260 budget, OBP. $10 Abrams or $52 Soto? Thanks!

Justin Mason

2:33

Abrams

2:33

There’s a lot of speculation around Woo’s elbow, but he finished last year strong. How do you evaluate him for this season?

Justin Mason

2:34

I hope I am wrong because I love watching him pitch, but I worry that elbow is going to explode. He isn't someone I am drafting

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