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Justin Mason

12:45

Point awarded!

Shoehorn Bill

12:45

Is there certain positions that strike you as less deep this year where you are prioritizing top tier guys

Justin Mason

12:45

Outfield for sure, then third base. Outfield is deep but there are massive drop offs in talent. While second base is thin at the top there are a lot of options I like later which is not true at third base.

Steve the Pirate

12:46

In a 12 team, 27 player roster league with 3OF starting slots and daily lineups, are you comfortable punting on that 3rd OF slot until the likes of Carpenter, Caglianone, Abreu knowing you can plug them in and out?

Justin Mason

12:46

yes, I absolutely would do that

3 OF leagues are a different beast than 5

Joey

12:47

Hi Justin! I'm in a 12-Team keeper league (home league) with OBP instead of avg. Each year, keepers go up by 2-rounds. I can only keep two of the following: Ohtani (hitter) 2nd rd, Neto (14th rd), James Wood (21st rd). Gut reaction is "cheap Wood" (possible team name) and Ohtani over Neto, especially in an OBP format... but 14th rd Neto would be so nice. This would be my last year being able to keep Ohtani. Thanks!

Justin Mason

12:47

Ohtani and Neto for me

Joe

12:47

Who is your favorite pick this year? Like, if you got this guy at his price you'd quit smoking or something.

Justin Mason

12:48

Andrew Vaughn is my dude this year at his price. I keep snagging him a round or two early.

Point awarded!

Mike

12:48

NL only keeper and can keep 2 of the 3. Hunter Goodman, William Contreras and Michael Busch

Justin Mason

12:48

if it's a two catcher league, give me the catchers

Jack Hughes Tooth

12:48

They have new homes this year. Would you want any part of Adolis Garcia or Jesus Sanchez in an NL or AL only 10 team league. I lean Jesus but he is only a strong side platoon

Justin Mason

12:49

I would. I think they are both going to enjoy their new homes and are undervalued in the market. If I chose just one it is Garcia since I don't think he will platoon while Sanchez will

daro

12:49

with Westburg out my other options at the moment are: Brooks Lee, Miguel Vargas, Bohm and Rengifo. Who would you pick?

Justin Mason

12:49

Bohm

Dr. Funk

12:49

In a 14 team h2h dynasty league with OBP and H is a 3B tandem of Lewis/Durbin good enough or should I look to upgrade (Saurez owner has him on the block). Might also need Durbin at 2B (assuming he gets eligibility) with Albies there. In full win now mode.

Justin Mason

12:50

I think it's good enough especially if you have a backup in case Lewis gets hurt again. I am a big Lewis backer

Dr. Funk

12:50

15 team roto keeper league with QS instead of W and where prices are greatly inflated at draft due to under market keeper values. Rank these keeper pitching options, I could keep up to 4 of them: $35 Sale, $30 Fried, $18 Pivetta, $10 Luzardo, Eovaldi $10, R. Suarez $6

Justin Mason

12:50

Sael, Fried, Luzardo, Eovaldi, Pivetta, Suarez

Jack Hughes Tooth

12:50

Is 2024-2025 what Brandon Pfaadt is?

Justin Mason

12:52

I think so at this point until he can figure out a way to keep the ball in the yard.

Guest

12:52

Thoughts on how the TB closer situation plays out? True committee or does someone like Jax take over the Fairbanks role?

Justin Mason

12:52

I think this is Jax's job

Insert Witty Name Here

12:52

How much hype do you believe in outside hitting facilities - specifically Jordan Walker and Alec Bohm?

Justin Mason

12:53

It's something to mark down and watch during spring. If we see real changes at the plate then we buy. If they look like the guy they always have, we move on.

AL Central Casting

12:53

12 tm, H2H league with OPS instead of AVG. I can keep JRam and/or Tucker for $47 each ($260 auction cap) - but is either worth it? There is generally a lot of inflation at the top end, but this is too much right?

Justin Mason

12:53

I think it's close for J-Ram, but it is pretty expensive. It depends on my other options.

h2H Keeper

12:53

Hi Justin -- in a 12 team H2H points league, I get one keeper. Do i keep Ohtani and sacrifice a first round pick or Nick Kurtz and sacrifice a pick in the 20s? I lean Kurtz but am I overthinking it? My thinking is, I would rather have Kurtz + Skubal/Tatis/Julio etc., but what do you think?

Justin Mason

12:54

Keep Ohtani

Hazmat Corntail

12:54

14t dynasty H2H (standard 5, BB, TB)…do you have any hope for Josh Jung? My final roster spot for hitters may come down to him, Josh Lowe, or Jonathan Long

Justin Mason

12:54

I think Jung is a good player when he is on the field and I would take him over these guys.

Doc Estes

12:55

Joey Wentz, with news of a possible six-man rotation, is he fantasy relevant?

Justin Mason

12:55

I dont think he is

Nazor

12:55

Mike Elias took "full responsibility" for the Orioles poor performance yet a few weeks later fired the manager. That is someone I wouldn't want to work for, especially since it appears that it was his decision, not ownership's, not to improve the starting pitching staff during the '24 off-season. Do you think the wrong guy got fired?

Justin Mason

12:55

My preseason bold prediction last year was the Orioles miss the playoffs and they fire Elias. Yes, I do think they fired the wrong guy.

Guest

12:55

I'm entering Year 3 of the Colt Keith Experience. Feels a little bit like waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Please tell me this is *the* year.

Justin Mason

12:55

THIS IS THE YEAR!

12:56

*Charlie Brown kicks and misses the football*

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