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Justin Mason
11:59
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Datt Mamon
12:06
Do you think S. Alcantara's second half bounceback is real/sustainable heading into 2026?
Justin Mason
12:08
I think that his second half is more indicative of who he will be. Pitchers almost always struggle in their first season back with their command and control, but he looked more like the pitcher he was prior to the surgery in the second half.
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Tony Soprano
12:08
James Woods is a top 20 dynasty player in 5 x 5 ?
Justin Mason
12:09
Yes, he is. There may always be hit tool concerns that prevent him him from becoming a top 10 guy, but I do think he is in the top 20-25 dynasty players right now.
Dadbauer
12:10
What's your initial reaction to this morning's Brewers Red Sox swap?
Justin Mason
12:12
I literally just woke up and saw this so I havent had time to truly process is, but its a really interesting trade. The Red Sox get the infielder they desperately needed. The Brewers will see if they can turn former top prospect Kyle Harrison into a stud pitcher. Kind of a win/win deal. Makes Jett Williams an interesting buy if he is going to compete for the starting shortstop job.
Guest
12:13
Keep Vinnie P for $12 or Cole Ragans for $19?
Justin Mason
12:13
Vinnie P
Pumpsie Green
12:13
Without injuries to others, do you see Matt Shaw getting 400 AB's?
Justin Mason
12:13
I don't, but injuries happen and these things always tend to work themselves out. I think he finds 400 PAs one way or another.
Guest
12:14
Justin I play in a 12 tm dynasty and I don't know what to do with Michael Harris. I play in an average and obp league. I got him free off the waiver wire. Would you keep him ? His profile bothers me but everyone says he's talented.
Justin Mason
12:15
I think I keep him and try to flip him if the cost is free. I don't trust him as a consistent asset in fantasy because the plate skills re so bad. It will lead to massive hot streaks and massive cold streaks. That being said, if you can be patient and flip him on a hot streak, there is profit to be made.
Johnny 99
12:15
Andy Pages or L.Butler ? 12T mixed roto  Thanks
Justin Mason
12:15
Pages for me.
12:16
As much as I loved Butler coming into last year, the hit tool really regressed in 2025 and I am not confident he gets back to that.
Broken Bat
12:16
Seems many bullpens are heading into ST with Committee Closers. Multiple options, a position that the closer changes like 40% year to year. What pens seem most unsettled to you (maybe just name four)? IMO, Tigers already layered up with Jansen, Finnegan and Vest. I actually think VEST is best out of that group. Where do you see potential change coming?
Justin Mason
12:19
It definitely feels like the makings of a messy year for closers in fantasy. Texas seems like a place that could be up in the air especially with a new manager. St. Louis may have a closer battle or just a committee. I do not know what they will do in Arizona or Washington. This is why I invest more at the draft table for closers than others do. I do not want to be chasing saves all year.
Coach Klay
12:19
15 Team Dynasty 2 Catcher Avg League: Thoughts on a Ketel Marte for Luke Keaschall, Jonah Tong, and Francisco Alvarez trade?
Justin Mason
12:19
oh this is an interesting one. I lean towards the trio just because I love the upside on Tong and in a 2-Catcher league Alvarez has a ton of upside too.
Datt Mamon
12:20
Outlook for Lowder this year?
Justin Mason
12:22
I think he starts the year in AAA and is the first man up when they need a starter. I was a big fan before the injury and he should now be completely healed from that. A deep sleeper with no price attached in most formats.
WA
12:22
Need help filling our TGFBI satellite league! Thank you!
Justin Mason
12:22
If you want to win your way into a TGFBI league for next season, you can do it by entering and winning a satellite league! https://tgfbi.com/satellite-leagues/
12:23
Thank you for the reminder!
Rick M.
12:23
I haven’t heard much about Gavin Sheets this offseason but it seems like the Padres will give him a chance to play 1st base everyday. Any excitement there?
Justin Mason
12:24
I don't think he will repeat what he did in 2025, but that doesn't mean he wont have value. He should play on the strong side of a platoon in San Diego, hit 15-20 home runs with a mediocre average. Makes sense to draft in deeper formats.
Sahil
12:25
How are you valuing Isaac Paredes this year (both in standard and OBP leagues) given the uncertainty over what team he'll be playing for and his exact role? Do you foresee him gaining 2B eligibility (or any other position)?
Justin Mason
12:27
I really thought he was going to end up in Boston in a deal that sent the Astros an outfielder, but with the Durbin trade today, that seem unlikely now. I do think he could be traded at some point, but the Astros may decide he is more valuable to them as a reserve infielder since they have an injury prone guy in Carlos Correa at third and an old guy in Christian Walker at first. I don't think they would move Altuve back to the outfield, but they could and try and fake it with Paredes at second.
Johnny 99
12:27
With 3B looking top heavy; would you reach for Riley at pick 45 in a 12T roto? Jram, Jazz, Manny, JCam all would be gone.
Justin Mason
12:28
I dont think I would reach that high for Riley, but I do think he is a tad bit underrated at pick 73 right now. Third base does get gross, so I could see myself pulling the trigger around pick 60 to ensure I get him.
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CJBaseball16
12:28
What do you expect more this year? Os bats bounce back after not making playoffs last year? Royals bats come alive with fence shift? Rays pitchers put up great numbers and bats struggle with shift back to the Trop?
Justin Mason
12:29
I think I expect the first and last most. The Orioles have a sneaky good lineup with upside after their offseason and the youth up and down that lineup. Moving back to the trop for the Rays pitchers will be massive.
Doc Metal
12:30
What do you expect from Waldrep, Strider, and Sheehan this year? Thanks for the chat!
Justin Mason
12:34
I think both have really interesting upsides on good teams. For Waldrep, it will be all about whether or not he can maintain the control gains we saw at the Major League level and I am a bit skeptical, but he did do a great job of attacking the zone, especially early. Someone to watch closely in spring training.

Sheehan is similar. He has nasty stuff and is on the best team in baseball, but I worry about his ability to control  and command it consistently. The bigger issue with Sheehan is the price. He is already going in the top 150, so you need him to hit somewhat to pay off the asking price.
CJBaseball16
12:34
Who are some of your under the radar pitchers for deeper leagues? Ie guys that maybe people think won't make the rotation but you do, or who are coming off down years?
Justin Mason
12:38
I dont know how off the radar Parker Messick, Zebby Matthews and Chad Patrick are, but I like all of them. If Jonah Tong finds his way into the rotation, I think he has ace upside. Payton Tolle and Connely Early do not have rotation spots right now, but they will find themselves there at some point and have great upsides. If Reynaldo Lopez is healthy, he could go back to being really good. I still want to believe in Brandon Pfaadt. The stuff is too good if he can command and control it. Slade Cecconi showed some promise at times last year and is still young. There's a ton of these types of guys
Rick M.
12:38
try to decide between Kris Bubic and Ryan Weathers as my last keeper in a 20 team league where we keep 14. Thanks
Justin Mason
12:38
Bubic
Nick
12:38
12 team keeper league, 7 keeper max, standard draft. Would you keep Edwin Diaz for an 8th round pick or Ben Rice for a 13th? Thought Rice would be getting 600+ PAs this year but Goldy coming back clouds things a bit.
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