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Episode 88- Podopolooza Segment 1Darius Austin, Peter Pratt, and Jamie Steed join Justin Mason in the first segment of a 12-hour live stream to raise money for Meals on Wheels. Topics: How popular is baseball in the UK?Do you think the UK could support an MLB Franchise?Living in the UK, how did you pick the teams you root for?How do you watch games with the time change?How do you even get enough people for fantasy baseball leagues?

Episode 87- Prospects EpisodeGuest – James AndersonCOVID-19 DiscussionGeneral CircumstancesCurrent MLB PlansLikelihood of a SeasonStrategy SectionEffect of COVID-19TeamWhich major league teams are most/least affected by the COVID pandemic for 2020?How does expanded rosters affect teams as far as their youth/prospects in 2020?What will happen with the minor leagues?In terms of prospects from a long-term perspective, which major league teams are most affected by the COVID pandemic?ProspectsWhich prospects will be called up right away if rosters are expanded for a shorter season?Which prospects won’t be called up this season because of the delay?Which prospects are hurt by not getting playing time in the minors this year from a skills/service time perspective?Which near-ready prospects are more likely to be called up? Pitchers or Hitters?2021What are some prospects for 2021 that you should know about?Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 86- Pricing EpisodeGuest – Tristan H. CockcroftTGFBI DiscussionStrategy SectionHandling Speed in Auctions/DraftsHow do you tackle speed in auctions?Roster constructionAuction ValuesHow do you tackle speed in roto drafts?Pricing RiskHow do you price injury risk?Examples: Chris Sale (3 weeks ago), Justin Verlander, Carlos CarrascoHow do you price uncertain injury return time?Examples: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Alex VerdugoHow do you price age risk?Examples: Max Scherzer, Charlie Morton, David Price, Nelson CruzHow do you price players who have not signed with a team yet?Example: Yasiel Puig (a month ago)How do you price rookies or sophomores who had a great rookie season?Examples: Luis Robert, Austin Meadows, Fernando TatisAdjusting expectations for COVID-19How are you adjusting your projections/ranks?Do injury prone players now become more valuable or less valuable?Are closers more valuable now?How do teams take the variability of a short season into account?How will baseball teams use prospects

Episode 85- Auction Strategy EpisodeGuest – Larry SchechterCoronavirus DiscussionWhen will MLB start?Draft now or postpone your home leagues?How does the postponement of MLB affect player valuation?Players that will increase in valuePlayers that will decrease in valueStrategy Section -Auction StrategyGeneral StrategyAggressive AuctionsHitter vs. Pitcher SplitIn-Draft InflationNomination StrategiesBiddingStarting BidsFreezing the RoomJump BidsMoney ManagementPacingThe HammerMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.

Episode 84- Starting Pitcher EpisodeGuest – Nick PollackLABR Mixed DiscussionStrategy Section -Streaming pitchersWhat is streaming?When should you start streaming pitchers?2-start pitchers.How do you spot breakout pitchers?Pitcher injuriesDurability vs. mileageATC Player Discussion -Charlie MortonCarlos CarrascoMax FriedDavid PriceKyle HendricksJose UrquidyLance McCullersGerman MarquezJon GrayMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 83- Catcher EpisodeGuest – Mike KurlandTGFBI DiscussionStrategy Section -Team construction in Roto snake drafts.Not Being a Slave to ADP.Closers value this year.Does spring training results affect the way you draft?Do you take into account the players who you play against?ATC Player Discussion -Yasmani GrandalChristain VazquezWilson RamosWill SmithCarson KellyKurt SuzukiMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 82- 2020 Kickoff SpecialHost: Michael Alexander @Roto_WanGuests: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBTodd Zola @ToddZola Greg Smith @gregsauce Sammy Reid @SammyReidFI Alex Chamberlain @DolphHauldhagen Ryan Bloomfield @RyanBHQ Randy Haines @randyhaines22Eric Samulski @SamskiNYC Matt Thompson @mdthompFWFB Mike Kurland @Mike_Kurland Colin Weatherwax @CWeatherwax13Andrew Dewhirst @andrewkdewhirst Matt Williams @MattWi77iams Matt Kupferle @MKupferle Vlad Sedler @RotoGut Matt Davis @_mattywood_ Alex Fast @AlexFast8 Bubba Entrekin @bdentrek Scott Jenstad @ScottJenstad Walter McMichael @realfakewalter James Anderson @RealJRAnderson Bruce Cagle Jr. @BCJRFantasy Watch the full live stream on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/xYoDpf0IRpg Buy the Friends with Fantasy Benefits Draft Guide! It features 30-team previews, 30 team prospect previews, ATC projections and auction values from Ariel Cohen, Injury analysis from Reuven Guy, strategy pieces from Justin Mason and a much, much more! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084DGQKX7?fbcl

Episode 81- Bullpen EpisodeGuest – Mike GianellaStrategy Section -Keeper InflationMailbag Question: How does inflation from keepers affect values and auction strategy?The Case for An AceWhat does your research show?Middle relieversShould you be drafting? If so, who?Does it depend on the league format?ClosersWhich NL East closer will have the most saves in 2020?Which closer / former closer is most likely to bounce back - Kimbrel, Diaz, Trienen or someone else?Which is closer is the most likely to be traded?Bullpen SituationsRaysAnderson, Castillo, AlvaradoColoradoOberg, Diaz, Estevez, DavisGiantsAnderson, Watson, Rogers, GustaveCardinalsMartinez, Gallegos, Miller, GantMarinersHirano, Magill, Tuivailala, BrennanMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Saves+Holds vs Saves FormatW vs. QS vs. W+QS Format

Episode 80- Outfield Episode 2Guest – Adam AizerStrategy Section -Football vs BaseballHow does playing fantasy football help with fantasy baseball?What principles can be learned across both sports?Daily Grind - How does that help you as a fantasy player?Is it sometimes more helpful not to take such a constant look at everything?KDS - Kentucky Derby Style - What are your preferences for slots to draft from this year?Top 8 - Discussing the top 8 players you would take in 2020 drafts.ATC Player Discussion -Bryan ReynoldsDavid PeraltaRandal GrichukNomar MazaraCorey DickersonKevin KiermaierMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.BOS/LAA/LAD/MIN Mega TradeBuy the Friends with Fantasy Benefits Draft Guide! It features 30-team previews, 30 team prospect previews, ATC projections and auction values from Ariel Cohen, Injury analysis from Reuven Guy, strategy pieces from Justin Mason and a much, much more! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084DGQKX7?fbclid=IwAR2ssH5-K9IbLj5LYDjne-Uaoi12wnCgIIF_A19CWrx2zMCa_3q

Episode 79- Outfield Episode 1Guest – Bobby SylvesterStrategy Section -Format Differences - When drafting, what changes or what do you do differently?Trading leagues vs. Non-trading leaguesRoto leagues vs. Points leaguesDeeper leagues (15 teams+) vs Shallow Leagues (10 teams)3 Bench spots vs. 7 Bench spotsHaving IL spots vs. no IL spotsDaily Lineups vs. Weekly lineupsKeeper leagues vs. Redraft leaguesATC Player Discussion -Eddie RosarioThomas PhamMichael BrantleyYasiel PuigAdam EatonKevin PillarMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.Buy the Friends with Fantasyt Benefits Draft Guide! It features 30-team previews, 30 team prospect previews, ATC projections and auction values from Ariel Cohen, Injury analysis from Reuven Guy, strategy pieces from Justin Mason and a much, much more! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084DGQKX7?fbclid=IwAR2ssH5-K9IbLj5LYDjne-Uaoi12wnCgIIF_A19CWrx2zMCa_3qqVmxqlYoEver thought of trying out NFBC? Come play with the big boy

Episode 78- Middle Infield EpisodeGuest – Toby Guevin (BatFlip Crazy)Strategy Section -Unorthodox Drafting StrategiesPocket Aces Strategy (Start with 2 aces)Marmol Strategy (Focus on High Skilled MRs)Labadini Plan (9 $1 pitchers)Reverse Labadini Plan (Start draft with 7-9 Pitchers)ATC Player Discussion -Tim AndersonJorge PolancoLuis ArraezPaul deJongJean SeguraDidi Gregorious Kevin NewmanRougned OdorJonathan SchoopMauricio DubonMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Kolten WongGarrett Hampson

Episode 77- Corner Infield EpisodeGuest – Joe PisapiaBlack BookStrategy Section -RPVWhat is it? How does it work?AuctionsWhy you prefer auctions to drafts?How the preparation for an auction differs from that of a draft.Why do you suggest - “Never nominate a player you want! Ever!” ??ATC ProjectionsWhat are the ATC Projections?Why does it work?How to use them.ATC Player Discussion -Yuli GurruelCarlos SantanaEric HosmerBrian AndersonJoey VottoCJ CronRenato NunezStarlin CastroMailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 76- Midwest EpisodeGuest – Brent HersheyFirst Pitch FloridaStrategy Section -Astros ScandalGeneral ThoughtsHow would 2020 Astros projections be affected?ProspectsWhat do you look for in prospects?What skills are more immediately translatable from the minors upon reaching the majors?How can we best determine playing time / when they are called up?Team Section -White SoxLuis RobertNick MadrigalExpectations for the White Sox in 2020.CubsWho has the better chance to return to elite status - Anthony Rizzo or Kris Bryant?Tyler Chatwood last? Who is the next up in the rotation?How risky is drafting Craig Kimbrel this year?TigersMatt Boyd - Great 1H in 2019, Poor 2H. Which one is he going forward?Who leads the Tigers in HR in 2020?BrewersWhich Brewers starting pitcher is currently undervalued?Prospect Luis Urias traded to the Brew Crew - Expectations for 2020?TwinsWill the Twins steal any bases this year?Byron BuxtonWhat does the back end of the Twins rotation look like?Josh DonaldsonMailbag – The team answer

Episode 75- Central EpisodeGuest – Jeff ZimmermanStrategy Section -Positional ScarcityMyth of positional adjustment.What to do for catchers.How to deal with multi-positional eligibility in valuation.Starters vs. relieversHow to handle role in valuation.How to handle innings caps.Draft StrategyClosers - Market is pricing now less than the theoretical values. Will that change?Steals - Do we dump them going into drafts in 2020?Billy Hamilton in 2016 vs. Mallex Smith in 2020.Team Section -RoyalsSalvador PerezHow does one project players coming back from full-season injuries?Jorge SolerWho plays 1B for the Royals in 2020?CardinalsWho has the better chance for a bounce-back? Matt Carpenter or Miles Mikolas?Tommy EdmanIndiansWhat does the starting rotation look like in 2020?Brad Hand - Is he the closer in 2020, or is it someone else?PiratesWhat can we expect out of Chris Archer in 2020?Josh Bell - Is he 1H 2019 Josh Bell, 2H, or something in between?RedsExpectations for Shogo Akiyama?How does one project foerign pla

Episode 74- West EpisodeGuest – Meg RowleyTeam Section -MarinersWho closes in 2020?Is Tom Murphy for real?Who will be more productive - Dee Gordon or Justus Sheffield?Jared Kelenic’s ETA for the majors, and expectations?GiantsHow much longer will Buster Posey block Joey Bart?Closing situation?Most likely player to be traded mid-season?Expectations for Johnny Cueto?DodgersWhich rookie or sophomore will have the biggest impact?IL for pitchers is now 15 days. Ryu and Hill are gone. How does all of this impact the Dodgers starting rotation usage?AngelsWith the addition of Rendon, are the Angels a playoff team?Expectations for new SP additions Julio Tehran and Dylan Bundy?Tommy La Stella - How does he follow up his career year of 2019?Joe Adell - ETA and expectations?AthleticsWho hits more HRs this year - Matt Chapman, Matt Olson or Khris Davis?Liam Hendricks - Is he for real, or is he another Blake Treinen?Franklin Barreto out of options. How does he fit into the 2020 plans?Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comm

Episode 73- Southwest EpisodeGuest – Rudy GambleStrategy Section -ProjectionsRazzballHow do you come up with your projections?How do you address playing time?Other sports (NFL/NBA) - How do you come up with projections for other sports?Catcher ValuationIs this the only position that needs a positional scarcity adjustment?How do you alter valuation to account for catchers?Streaming CatchersDraft SlotDrafting from the #1 slot.How do you manage team balance while at the wheel?Pros and Cons of drafting in the middle vs. wheelSouthwest Section -AstrosSign Stealing scandal - Thoughts and team repercussions.Gerrit Cole now gone. Who takes his spot in the rotation?Kyle Tucker - What can we expect from him in 2020?RangersKluber - What can we expect from him in 2020?Danny Santana - Waiver Wire pickup of the year in 2019. What can we expect of him?New Ballpark - How will it play?DiamondbacksBumgarner - What can we expect?Josh Rojas / Seth Beer (Greinke trade) - What can we expect from these rookies?PadresTommy Pham rece

Episode 72: Risk EpisodeGuest – Ron ShandlerStrategy Section -Risk / BABSRiskiness of players and how it affects price.How to alter what you should/would account for risk associated with a specific player?Risk Adjusted PricingBABS System - What it is, how it handles risk and team construct. How to know what to pay for a player. What risk should we be most concerned with?Build the most value, or lose the least value?ADP/AAVWhat is the best way to use ADP/AAV (the best current representation of what prices are in the marketplace)?WHen to know when to take a player who you perceive as a large bargain.How do you decide when to pick a player in your draft? Drafting StrategiesTotal Control Drafting Buying opportunities - [Twitter Poll] What are the best places to look for bargains / buying opportunities?TrendsWhat has changed about fantasy baseball over the past 5 or 10 years?The upwards trend of the price of top starting pitchersHow to deal with the declining stolen bases in drafts.How to deal with the increase of

Episode 71- Hot Stove EpisodeGuest – Danielle McCartan (WFAN)New York SectionMetsThoughts on Beltran as the new managerMichael ConfortoBounceback Candidates: Brandon Nimmo, Noah Syndergaard, Robinson CanoPotential signingsYankeesDidi Gregorious / SS SituationOffseason targets1B SituationHot Stove SectionKey Free Agents, Possible landing spotsColeStrasburgRendonDonaldsonAL East SectionRed Sox / Rays / AL EastWill Mookie Betts be traded?Thoughts on RaysExpectations for the AL East in 2020Mailbag – The team answers Twitter comments and questions.Injury Update – Reuven gives us the injury update.

Episode 70: NL East EpisodeGuest – Ellen AdairStrategy Section -Draft / Auction StrategyGeneral draft strategyDoes it change year to year?Does it change draft to draft within the same year?Auction nominations / bidsDo you nominate players you want to bid on, or players you do not want to buy?Do you / should you bid on every player?Should you price enforce?Hometown leaguesDo players in hometown leagues cost more in drafts/auctions?Do you purchase hometown/favorites, or stay away from them?NL East Section -PhilliesThoughts on Girardi & his fantasy ImpactBounceback Candidates: Harper & HoskinsWhat are the Phillies needs, and what they are looking for in the offseason?Who is a rookie to look out for?BravesThoughts on the Braves early signings (Smith, Martin, d’Arnaud, Markakis).Fantasy impact?What are the Braves needs, and what they are looking for in the offseason?3B Options on the marketSP Options for the BravesNationalsJuan Soto - What to expect in 2020 and beyond.Scherzer durability and fantasy status

Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) talks with Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of Mastersball and Rotowire about how he won The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational.  Todd's Drafted Team:Opening DayCWilson Ramos (Rd. 9)CYadier Molina (Rd. 10)1BYuli Gurriel (Rd. 17)2BJonathan Schoop (Rd. 11)SSTrea Turner (Rd. 1)3BAsdrubal Cabrera (Rd. 14)OFCody Bellinger (Rd. 3)OFMarcell Ozuna (Rd. 5)OFMitch Haniger (Rd. 6)OFDaniel Palka (Rd. 23)OFAdam Jones (Rd. 26)CIBrian Anderson (Rd. 21)MIMarcus Semien (Rd. 15)UTNelson Cruz (Rd. 7)PAaron Nola (Rd. 2)PMike Clevinger (Rd. 4)PKirby Yates (Rd. 8)PCollin McHugh (Rd. 12)PHyun-Jin Ryu (Rd. 13)PJon Lester (Rd. 16)PRyan Yarbrough (Rd. 24)PChris Paddack (Rd. 20)PTrevor Cahill (Rd. 25)BNBrad Peacock (Rd. 19)BNZach Eflin (Rd. 22)BNLonnie Chisenhall (Rd. 28)BNYonny Chirinos (Rd. 27)BNKyle Seager (Rd. 18)BNDustin Fowler (Rd. 29)BNLogan Allen (Rd. 30)Todd's Final Roster:Wilson RamosYadier MolinaYuli GurrielJon Berti (8/11, $17)Trea TurnerKyle SeagerVictor Reyes (9/8, $4)Marcell OzunaAnthony Santander (