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stonecold

9:13

Yelich probably looking at some regression to that HR/FB rate. How far do you think he goes?

Justin Mason

9:13

probably to 27-30 homers.

Jeremy

9:14

Do you have any post-hype breakout candidates? Victor Robles is a guy I'll be watching in the spring.

Justin Mason

9:14

Robles is going inside the top 100. Don't think he is post hype, but I still love him this year. Kyle Tucker is a guy I am targeting as well as Margot

Matt W

9:14

Ugh wish teams wouldn't block premium prospects with middling veterans.

Justin Mason

9:14

It is the worst.

Dominik

9:15

Is there a good resource (book or website) on general fantasy strategy? I feel I can evaluate baseball players pretty well but i have some trouble on roster construction and properly balancing between pitching, hitting and different categories so im always good in some categories and bad in others. For example I never know in which rounds to draft relievers.

Justin Mason

9:15

I have a draft guide coming out in the next week that has a ton of strategy pieces in it! Also, Larry Schecter wrote a great book called Winning Fantasy Baseball that is a must read.

My bench>your starters

9:16

I'm in a points league with an 8 start limit. Who are some other guys in addition to Yarbrough who can get multiple innings in relief to rack up points?

Justin Mason

9:17

Just look at teams that may be employing the opener like Tampa, Milwaukee and Oakland. Hard to come up with names, but those are teams that will have guys like Yarbourgh that will pop up out of nowhere.

Bro Pat

9:17

Which 5 to keep in a 10 team H2H 5X5 keep forever league, between the following: Bryce Harper, Ronald Acuna, Freddie Freeman, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Nola and Blake Snell

Justin Mason

9:17

All but Freeman

chet

9:17

Is Puig alot more valuable in cincy between the park and locked in ABs, or am i overthinking it? 30/20 seems achievable, and that's like top ~35 overall

Justin Mason

9:18

I think if he stays healthy, he can be a monster in Cincy, but that is a big if.

Matt W

9:18

What is your outlook on Kyle Tucker and Willie Calhoun this year?

Justin Mason

9:19

Love both if they get playing time. I think Tucker will for sure at some point, but Calhoun is in a bad spot with his defense. That being said, love both this year considering where they are going.

9:19

Can Junis be a top 30 SP? If he limits the long ball.

Justin Mason

9:19

I don't think so.

stonecold

9:19

is Jose Martinez worth a hold in a dyansty league that does FG pts?

Justin Mason

9:19

Not unless he gets traded.

Jeff

9:19

Marcus Stroman bounces back, even breaks out, big in 2019. Yay or nay?

Justin Mason

9:19

not unless he gets traded away from that turf and defense behind him.

Vottomatic

9:20

Ottoneu, sorry.

Justin Mason

9:20

I don't really play Ottoneu.

here goes nothing

9:20

Pitchers in the Mike Clevinger mold who won't compete for a Cy but could give 150 quality IP for bargain-bin auction prices...come at me

Justin Mason

9:21

Pivetta, Heaney, Alex Reyes, Weaver, Lugo, James, Woodruff, Nelson, Desclafani are all guys I like

Jeff

9:21

Thoughts on the future of Daniel Norris, if any?

Justin Mason

9:22

I still have hope, but he has a ton of work to do and has to stay healthy. At least the Tigers will suck enough that they have no reason to move him to the pen yet.

9:22

With TB signing Garcia, will that have an impact on Meadows ABs?

Justin Mason

9:22

Maybe to start the season, but talent will win out.

Darragh

9:23

Melvin Upton is changing his name back to BJ Upton. How do you think that affects his fantasy value?

Justin Mason

9:23

He sucks more?

Matt W

9:23

Does Jeff McNeil get enough starts to be mixed league worthy? Or is he waiver fodder until an injury opens up playing time?

Justin Mason

9:23

I think he is a waiver guy for now unfortunately.

9:23

Better long term fantasy player, Devers or Andujar?

Justin Mason

9:23

Devers

BradyH

9:23

I'm surprised Odor isn't getting more attention in a thin 2B field. In 2018 lowered SwSt% to league average, walked at league average rate, only 18 HR but steamer projects for 28... Do you think the plate skill gains will stick?

Justin Mason

9:24

I love Odor. I am a totally believer in his skills, but we have seen him abandon his approach before.

Alex

9:24

How legit is Kyle Wright? What should we expect from him fantasy wise? Ace or more of a 4-5 sp?

Justin Mason

9:24

I think he is a legit #2

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