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Don Von Handburger

9:30

I'm currently platooning DeJong and Addy Russell. Should I mix and match or just start DeJong every day?

Justin Mason

9:30

Just start deJong

2017 1B Breakouts

9:30

Which of last year's 1B breakouts do you think is most likely to turn it back on among the Alonso, Morrison, Zimmerman, etc. group? Alonso has been showing signs of life this week.

Justin Mason

9:30

Zimmerman

Jake Junis Priest

9:30

Thoughts on Lourdes Gurriel? Will he steal Devon's job?

Justin Mason

9:31

No, I don't think he is much of anything. Even if he does, I don't see a ton of upside.

Matt W

9:31

What should I expect for my two old 1B: Miggy Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez? Should I hold on (I can play them both at 1B and Util) and trust that they've returned to form or try to sell for some younger upside?

Justin Mason

9:31

I would hold unless someone gives you really nice value.

45BlowsBillygoats

9:31

Daniel Robertson is putting up sneaky good numbers. Think he can work his way into that lineup on a full time basis?

Justin Mason

9:31

I don't. This is nothing more than a hot streak.

Erik

9:31

I really want Franchy, but I'd have to cut bait with Ian Happ or Manuel Margot to get him. Would you consider either of those? I'm leaning no.

Justin Mason

9:31

Per your Kepler answer- Drop A. Sanchez for him for my FOMO in a keep forever, 10 tm league?

Justin Mason

9:32

Sure.

Vegan Man!

9:32

Who would you drop to activate DDS in a 12 team h2h: Semien, Franco, or Villar? Or should I drop my catcher (Ramos), and try to make a 2-1 trade and pick Ramos, McCann, or Suzuki up as my C after the trade? Thank you!!

Justin Mason

9:32

In a one catcher league, I drop the catcher. In a two catcher league drop Franco.

Panik at the Disco

9:32

Will Altuve hit a home run this season?

Justin Mason

9:32

yes

Matt

9:33

Last week, in a dynasty league, I traded Cruz and $6 Merrifield for Cano and $5 Roark (and jump from late 4th to mid 2nd round in minors draft). Cruz/Cano contracts the same, and both will double to above-market prices after the season. I'm having second thoughts about this. It filled needs though - did I do terrible?

Justin Mason

9:33

Yeah, that was not good buddy.

Very taguchi

9:33

WHAT is up with Cueto? Is any of it sustainable?

Justin Mason

9:33

Sure. We have seen it from him before.

RMR

9:34

I think you had indicated in a previous chat that you thought Kyle Tucker was going to be up pretty quickly. Can you expound on this a bit? Obviously Fisher and Marisnick have struggled, but how quickly would they really bump him up?

Justin Mason

9:35

Fisher is Major League ready and is a future star. The Astros want to repeat, so if they feel like he can help now, I think they will bring him up. I would guess he is up in the next month.

Matt W

9:35

Can Matz and Wheeler be trusted? ROS projections?

Justin Mason

9:35

They cannot. pick your matchups and hold your breath.

migdog

9:35

Haniger or Hicks ROS?

Justin Mason

9:35

STOP REPEATING QUESTIONS!!!

Kiermaier's Dashing Good Looks

9:36

How good looking am I?

Justin Mason

9:36

I'd hit it.

John C

9:36

$21 Domingo was just dropped in my FGPTS league...worth a pickup?

Justin Mason

9:36

I am not a FGPTS guy. Sorry.

High 5 Ghost

9:36

I have Severino,Thor & C Mart heading my staff...trade Godley for Cody Allen to shore up my bullpen?

Justin Mason

9:36

sure

9:36

E-Rod is a top ___ pitcher ROS if healthy (BIG IF)

Justin Mason

9:37

Ted

9:37

Dangit, sent the message about Castellanos when I wanted to insert a paragraph break. Wanted to add: batted ball profile, plate discipline all look close to career norms. But HR/FB is pathetic, despite in increase in hard contact. Want to believe he starts hitting home runs. Any thoughts?

Justin Mason

9:37

The power is coming.

Josh

9:37

Are you buying Eduardo Escobar keeping his power gains from last year? FB rate and FB Pull% both look good right now.

Justin Mason

9:38

Yeah, I buy it. Don't know that the average will be good and he will likely lose playing time mid season, but this is legit,

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