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Chuck
12:41
I know  Westburg has been ‘absent from school’ a good amount over the past two years, more so in 2024, but the addition of Alonso and a potential rebirth for Gunnar, gives me cautious optimism that the O’s lineup could be improved. Hence is Westy a good dart throw keeper with his 2B/3B dual eligibility over the likes of similarly situated other unnamed options. No there are no Otanis or Witts in the aforementioned.
Justin Mason
12:42
It's all about health for Westburg. I think he's shown enough talent that if he stays healthy he can be a really valuable player, but he hasnt stayed on the field in the Majors.
Joe
12:42
I know they say that about Caisse's hit tool (how poor it is) but his K% in the minors isn't outrageous.  Others have succeeded with similar K numbers, no?
Justin Mason
12:45
I think I will be watching him closely in spring. If he is making more contact and not swinging outside the zone a ton, I could become interested. The z-contact numbers in AAA arent terrible and maybe the small sample at the Majors is just that. We did see a 14% swinging strike rate in AAA in 2024 so that is more in line of where I think he likely lands. Obviously too early to completely write him off, but not someone I am targeting unless I see some improvement.
Larry
12:45
In a 10 team AL Only $260 cap, do you keep Ragans at 26 and Rafaela at 16? Skubal, Crochet, Brown and Woo will be kept so Ragan's like the highest K upside left on the board.
Justin Mason
12:46
I do
Broken Bat
12:46
With the robo ump, recent rule changes all indications to me is that MLB wants more runs scored. I also think the pitch clock while reducing length of game time, will slowly creep up closer to average time of. 2:45. More runners and I believe more homeruns (looking at you KC). Your take?
Justin Mason
12:47
MLB always wants more runs, but I havent seen the data to suggest it would increase a ton with the robo umps. If there is data, please let me know.
Insert Witty Name Here
12:47
What’s your ranking of non-catcher catcher eligible players?
Justin Mason
12:47
Ben Rice, Ivan Herrera, Samuel Basallo
need more questions!
Chuck
12:50
I’ll ask on behalf of all of your followers, readers and fans. Give us a dart throw minor leaguer, who isn’t a headliner, who can be *that guy* this year.
Justin Mason
12:53
Is McGonigle a headliner? If so, Quinn Matthews.
Wood
12:53
Joey Cantillo had the 4th highest CSW% in the league last year in games he started behind Skubal, Ragans and Sale. Any sleeper appeal here?
Justin Mason
12:53
There's a lot of upside here, but it will come down to command and control. We saw some improvement there, so I am intrigued at the price
Oaktown Blues
12:54
Any hope for Lawrence Butler to recapture the magic of his 2024 second half?
Justin Mason
12:55
The hit tool regressed last year and that was responsible for the overall regression. It got worse as the season went on so I am not really bullish there
Pete
12:56
Do you think Andy Pages takes a step forward this offseason and does Tucker limit his playing time?
Tdub
12:56
Andy Pages last year: 27 HR, 86 RBI and 14 SB.

What's your over/under this year: 25 HR, 80 RBI and 10 SB.
Justin Mason
12:56
answer both of these together. I think take the over. Not worried about his playing time in LA
Oaktown Blues
12:56
What are your expectations for Nick Kurtz this year? Regression? More of the same? Reaching another level and putting up MVP numbers?
Justin Mason
12:57
I think there is a huge amount of upside, but the ADP doesnt reflect the floor in his average. There is risk he hits like 230 and while I am not projecting that, I cant take him as high as he is going given that.
Mitch
12:57
River Ryan or Christian Scott in a super deep dynasty
Justin Mason
12:57
Scott
Goober
12:57
Is Kerry Carpenter worth holding on to at $15? 400 dollar cap. Thanks
Justin Mason
12:57
Close, but yes
Mitch
12:57
Thoughts on Jacob Melton this season
Justin Mason
12:58
Really like the arm. The stuff is really good and he's shown good command in the minors. I love him as a sleeper this year
Mitch
12:58
Christian Moore a sneaky sleeper?
Justin Mason
12:58
Nah
ML
12:58
12 team AL only, $260 cap, what's the max you would bid on Imai?
Justin Mason
12:58
15
Yadi
12:59
I've got William Contreras at $17. The catcher market is so deep, but I feel like this is value you have to keep. Would you hold or be looking to trade him away?
Justin Mason
12:59
hold
Chris
12:59
Last Keeper in AL-Only: do you want Pablo Lopez, Aranda, or Barger?
Justin Mason
12:59
Lopez
but I could talk myself into barger if my pitching is already stacked
Arms Trade
12:59
Must drop one of these guys in 15-team 5x5 H2H dynasty: Nola, McClanahan, Musgrove or Carlos Estevez. Who would you drop? Thanks Justin.
Justin Mason
12:59
Musgrove
Wood
12:59
I think you answered about Troy Melton to the Jacob Melton Q
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