JotCast | Justin Mason Baseball Chat

Justin Mason Baseball Chat

Justin Mason

11:29

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JoeG14

12:00

Need to add a bat, rank : Cam Smith, Larnach, Soderstrom ? 12T mixed roto.

Justin Mason

12:00

I think I would add Smith for the upside.

Micah

12:00

Thanks for the chat, Justin! 5x5 roto (OPS): Pick an upside bat to stash heading into the first week of the season:

Roden, Baty, Jose Miranda, Jhonkensy

Justin Mason

12:00

Baty for me

Nomar

12:00

Looking for a last round starting pitcher that you feel has great potential. Standard roto league

Justin Mason

12:01

I have been targeting Max Meyer, Mike Soroka, Kris Bubic, Griffin Canning, and Tyler Mahle

Bleacher Bums

12:01

What are the offenses to stream against? MIA, CWS, road Rockies and anyone else?

Justin Mason

12:02

Giants at home, Pittsburgh, and maybe St. Louis

JoeG14

12:02

Need to add a middle infielder , rank ; Jacob Wilson, Massey , Tyler Fitzgerald, Nick Gonzales. 12T mixed roto.

Justin Mason

12:02

Wilson

Bruce

12:02

Any comparable examples for Mookie? I feel like I want him to go on the IL until his strength is back?

Justin Mason

12:03

Hard to really know, but this derailed Vaughn Grissom last year. Obviously a much different talent level of player, but I am very worried about this weight loss.

Andy

12:03

Mookie Betts down 20 pounds due to this mysterious illness he has?! If you have him, would you be looking to sell?

Justin Mason

12:03

depends on what I can get back, but I would entertain it for sure.

12:03

15-team mixed, 24 active and 10 bench spots, $200 of FAAB for season. Is Mason Montgomery worth some FAAB to start season? $5 enough, or too much?

Justin Mason

12:04

I think so. Especially if he is going to be a follower in a tandem

Todd

12:05

Any late round AL, power bats you like? We are an OBP and SLG league, so a little afraid of the Adell types

Justin Mason

12:07

Jhonkensy Noel, Torkelson, Cam Smith

Not much there. Get your power early

Schilling & Pence

12:08

What do we think about Alan Roden? The projection systems have him sub 300 OBP, but he looked pretty good this Spring and now it looks like he’ll get some runway.

Justin Mason

12:09

I think he is more of a .350 OBP guy with a little pop and speed. Needs to accumulate which could be hard if he platoons.

SteveS

12:09

12 team, Roto League, QS. Early injuries have played havoc with my staff, Jared Jones, Shane McClanahan. The Pirates seem silent on Jones which is an ominous sign. Grabbed Tylor Megill and thinking of picking up Hayden Wesneski. Thoughts on these two. Current staff is Michael King, Joe Ryan, Reese Olson Tanner Houck, Eduardo Rodriguez, Jose Soriano. Can I make do with this group?

Justin Mason

12:11

I think you will need to stream a lot or get lucky with some pick ups. I do like what you have but there isn't as much upside as I would like to see in a 12-teamer. Hopefully McClanahan isn't out long because I think Jones is cooked for this year

Guardians Fan

12:11

I'm in an AL only Scoresheet league. Injuries have decimated my starting rotation. How would you rank the following pitchers, originally slated as depth pieces: Kris Bubic, Quinn Priester, and Hayden Wesneski

Justin Mason

12:11

Bubic, Wesneski, Priester

12:12

What's the outlook on Nolan Gorman now with Scott getting the CF job? He's one of 3 2B on my roster in a 12-team FG points, rostered for $4. Thinking of dropping him and picking up another pitcher instead. Would I be making a mistake, or am I right in thinking that his PA will crater?

Justin Mason

12:12

I would drop him in a 12. I think he is a utility guy now

Bruce

12:12

From the time he debuts, Andrew Painter is a top [XX] starting pitcher. (plz fill in the blank)

Justin Mason

12:12

50 and that might be generous. Love Painter for 2026, but I think they are going to be really careful with him coming off of TJ.

Guest

12:13

Is Luke Keaschall going to break camp with the Twins? With Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee injured, it seems as if there is a path to regular playing time between 1B, 2B and DH.

Justin Mason

12:13

Doesn't look like it

Guest

12:14

Which mediocre pitchers would you immediately jump on if they were traded to a org with good pitching development (like Astros Kikuchi)

Justin Mason

12:15

MacKenzie Gore, Jose Soriano

Schilling & Pence

12:15

Who would you rather, David Peterson or Landen Roupp?