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Justin Mason

9:14

Very high. He probably gets in the 7

Dave

9:14

Keep two of four, need saves or best chance for them. Steckenrider, Bradley, Vizcaino, Morrow

Justin Mason

9:15

Vizcaino and Morrow, but I don't like any of these guys this year

Kevin Kelsey

9:15

Does Albies regress this year?

Justin Mason

9:15

Probably not

Cove Dweller

9:15

How early should I feel comfortable drafting Vlad Jr? Non-keeper, 10-team league

Justin Mason

9:15

In a shallow league like that, I would pull the trigger in the top 40. There is enough talent on your bench to fill in for him

Vegan Man!

9:15

My 12 team roto recently switched from SV's to SV+HLD. What would your draft strategy be in regards to RP? I feel like I can wait much longer than usual and grab some quality set up men late. Thoughts? Thank you!

Justin Mason

9:16

My strategy doesn't change that much. I still prefer the top saves guys. Bumps up the Hader's of the world, but holds are a fickle stat and hard to chase.

wolfs

9:16

Is there a danger in taking 2 outfielders with your first 2 or 3 picks in a 3 OFer league?

Justin Mason

9:17

Depends on how comfortable you are with the other positions. I tend to ignore positions in the first 4-5 rounds

Hanging with Mr. Cooperstown

9:17

Thanks for the chat Justin! 8x8 keeper league, $150 budget, 12 teams, 15 keepers. My $7.50 JD for his $3.75 Bogaerts and $1.25 M. Chapman. How's it smell?

Justin Mason

9:17

I want JD

Clayton Richard

9:17

Do you think Randal Grichuk's got some sleeper potential this year? Feels like he made some adjustments last season and might have a freak Trumbo season in him. Or maybe even a mid-career Bautista/Encarnacion breakout?

Justin Mason

9:18

I think he has that upside, but he also has Trumbo's floor. There is a lot of risk with him. He will play though

Matt W

9:18

So my league has decided that after this season we are wiping the slate clean and doing a full redraft (have been a keep-10 league for 9 seasons now, and a couple players like Kershaw have been kept by the same team since the first season). Do you have any thoughts on how to maximize the final season of keeperness? Go all in on high-priced talent and ignore prospects who could be another year or two away?

Justin Mason

9:18

That is exactly what I would do. Can't keep them, so don't draft prospects.

Richard

9:18

What do we do with Alex Reyes this year? Think he ends up the Cardinals closer, or more of a Hader-type?

Justin Mason

9:19

I think he starts as a Hater type, but moves into the rotation.

Kevin Kelsey

9:19

Have you ever been wrong?

Justin Mason

9:19

ALL THE TIME

Vegan Man!

9:19

I have Correa, Seager, and Tatis in my 14 team dynasty points league. If you were going to trade 1 of them for a top tier SP, who would it be? Thanks!

Justin Mason

9:19

Correa. He has the most value and is overrated right now.

Baseball Brit

9:19

Dear Mr. Mason. A number of Brits are keen to start playing fantasy for the first time this year. Points seems the likely format choice but which website would you recommend for beginners? E.g. ESPN, CBS, Yahoo, etc.

Justin Mason

9:20

I prefer ESPn for a free league. CBS for a paid one.

If you want customization, Fantrax is great for that.

Sid

9:20

Whats your take on Javy Baez? Does he continue to put up last years #s possibly improving or do we see him regress some?

Justin Mason

9:21

I think he has to regress from last year a little. Maybe he is a unicorn, but that plate discipline is atrocious.

Kevin Kelsey

9:21

Why don't you like Riley?

Justin Mason

9:21

I like Riley, like the other prospects more.

Guest

9:21

How many closers should I target in a 15 team 30 round nfbc?

Justin Mason

9:21

Jimmy Nelson

9:21

Assuming we don't sign Keuchel, or trade for MadBum, am I the Brewers ace at the of 2019?

Justin Mason

9:22

Even if the Brewers do, I think you are.

BabyfartsMcgeezak

9:22

Is it OK to cut people like Jose Martinez/Camargo who do not have a starting role for pitchers with potential when pitching is a higher value in your league?

Justin Mason

9:22

sure

The Final Boss

9:22

Where will you be drafting Villar? Do you think he sits closer to 19/62 (2016) or 11/23 (2017)?

Justin Mason

9:23

Around picks 75-100. I think he is a 15/40 guy.

chet

9:23

strahm getting rotation IP this season, or opener IP?