JotCast | Justin Mason Baseball Chat -April 10th, 2018

Justin Mason Baseball Chat -April 10th, 2018

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Aaron

9:59

Buy, sell, or hold on Ryan Zimmerman? 10 team mixed w/ OBP and SLG categories. Thanks

Justin Mason

9:59

Sell

bleepbloop

9:59

in a 6x6 league with QS, how many of my 5 bench spots should be SP? Most of the league is leaning towards 4/5

Justin Mason

9:59

3-4

CubFan

9:59

Does Colome get traded this year? They shopped him in the off season with no takers. And he's already blown 2 chances. If so, what chance does Alvardo have at getting a shot? He's a lefty that sits at 97 and had an excellent ST and has looked good so far.

Justin Mason

9:59

I think he will. The Rays want to get something back for him

Brian

10:00

is there a more ideal time in the season than any other to trade for a SP based upon gains in velocity or changes in pitch selection? I've waited a few months in the last 2 years and picked up Duffy and alex wood after i thought their velocity gains were "real". But i've gotten burned with 2nd half and following season fades in both cases. i want to collect as much data as possible and not make a deal too early but it almost seems like it's a total crap shoot with pitchers no matter how much data is available.

Justin Mason

10:00

Pitching is tricky, but I buy in on these things, but just be willing to jump off if you see the wheels start to fall off.

Moelicious

10:01

What does a full season of Jose Pirela look like?

Justin Mason

10:01

10-15 homers with a .260 avg?

brood550

10:01

Do you still have a favorite team as a writer or do you have favorite players and those that you secretly want to be good?

Justin Mason

10:01

Huge Giants fan. Lots of players I love. Bradley Zimmer, Springer, Severino, Puig.

sho time

10:01

Hi Justin, what's your take on luis castillo after his first 2 starts?

Justin Mason

10:02

I wish I hadn't bought into the hype after being much more conservative than most. That being said, he will be better than this.

Josh

10:02

I know it’s early, but have any hitters shown enough to make you think a breakout is coming?

Justin Mason

10:03

I think if Polanco stays healthy he could be a top 10 OF. Chapman is the real deal.

Cal

10:03

Better stash - Eloy or K Tucker?

Justin Mason

10:03

Long term it is Eloy. Short term it is Tucker

Zorilla

10:04

A good flyer while Rizzo is on DL?

Justin Mason

10:04

Brandon Belt has made some interesting swing changes

CubFan

10:04

Why is Barria being called up to take Ramirez' spot in the Angels rotation? Thought Tropeano was the logical choice.

Justin Mason

10:04

Trop is still coming back from injury. Heaney should be back soon though.

CubFan

10:04

Doesn't 10-14 days sound pretty fast for Boagarts ankle fracture to heal....even if it's small? Your not supposed to put much weight on the ankle till it heals. And most fractures take 6-8 weeks to completely heal.

Justin Mason

10:05

I am noty a doctor, but it does seem optimistic. I wouldn't be surprised to see him out a bit longer than that.

CubFan

10:05

Oakland called up Barreto on Sunday. How much does he play? Seems stupid to bring him up and then let him sit on the bench.

Justin Mason

10:05

I think they will give him some run, but they aren't giving him unlimited leash.

10:05

Standard H2H except QS over wins: Montgomery, Gausman, Junis or Estrada?

Justin Mason

10:05

Estrada

Jeff

10:06

Sell high on Tyler Skaggs? What sort of CI is good return for Skaggs in an AL-only?

Justin Mason

10:06

I like Skaggs, but I can understand wanting to sell high. See if you can get Chapman for him.

10:06

Is Nick Pivetta a viable stream option? Any chance for more?

Justin Mason

10:07

I think he is. I am not sold he is a every game starter, but definitely a decent matchup play in the NL Least

10:07

Faith that Margot will have a nice year?

Justin Mason

10:07

Yeah, I am not worried about him at all.

AWS

10:07

I don't tend to argue in favor of vetoes, but this trade just got agreed upon in my Ottoneu 5x5 league: Scooter Gennett ($6) for Roberto Osuna ($10) and the Osuna owner is loaning $6 on top. Also, the owner giving Osuna is a first-year owner and I wonder whether he/she understands the salary implications. Worth raising objections?

Justin Mason

10:07

I never veto

Adam

10:07

My SPs in 9-team mixed are Severino, CMartinez, Paxton, McCullers, Godley, Morton, Manaea, MFulmer. We have a 200 GS max. Is there enough likely injury-related downtime here to hold all, or should I start thinking about trading from strength for hitting?

Justin Mason

10:08

I would trade one for a hitter but I do like them all

CubFan

10:08

Have any faith that Marco Gonzalez will stick in the Seattle rotation?

Justin Mason

10:08

Nope

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