Keep DeGrom?

[FBP]

NL 5x5, 11 teams 270 cap

I am tinkering with the idea of keeping DeGrom who I have at $48. I also will be keeping Wheeler and Ian Anderson for a combined $10. My offense is ticked with strong everyday players (no real superstars) [Bohm, Hiura, Brian Anderson, Alonso, McNeil, Tapia & Grisham] for a combined $30. I can also hold Hampson at $2 if I so choose. DeGrom would bump Rodgers or Carson Kelly so no concern there. If I throw him back he will go for at least the same, but probably a few $$ more. I kinda like the idea of locking down 550+ Ks with solid ratios going into the draft but still I am hesitant to keep such a high salaried player. Thoughts?

[revo]

He’s the best SP by far in the NL, he probably would go for at least that if you tossed him, so sure.

[harmon]

Easy keeper, don't overthink it.

[ThatRogue]

Having those cheap everyday players and two solid, cheap pitchers affords you the luxury of keeping deGrom without as much as a second thought. Keep him and enjoy the production.

[Sharky]

Yep. Yep yep.

Keep DeGrom. Also: owning him will reduce your blood pressure. Trust me.

[madducks]

Yes, it's advantageous to have an ace pitcher to build around.

[harmon]

In my main league I had a chance to take DeGrom at pick 6 and stupidly didn't take him. Haven't had a good night's sleep since.

[Gregg]

In my main league I had a chance to take DeGrom at pick 6 and stupidly didn't take him. Haven't had a good night's sleep since.

Who did you take?

[harmon]

Who did you take?

I was hoping nobody would ask that.

In a misguided sense of loyalty I took Jose Ramirez as he has been a key guy for me in recent years. He stands out at 3B and is one of the few to offer SB at that position. But 2 seconds after making that choice I regretted not taking DeGrom. First 5 were Acuna, Betts, Tatis, Soto and Trout.

I feel like I'm in a confessional, lol.

[Gregg]

I was hoping nobody would ask that.

In a misguided sense of loyalty I took Jose Ramirez as he has been a key guy for me in recent years. He stands out at 3B and is one of the few to offer SB at that position. But 2 seconds after making that choice I regretted not taking DeGrom. First 5 were Acuna, Betts, Tatis, Soto and Trout.

I feel like I'm in a confessional, lol.

Not a bad consolation prize.

I am a huge fan of Ramirez for our fantasy game. I will have to choose between him or Gerrit Cole at auction a week from Friday. I hope Cole comes out first. I will either have a stud pitcher, or money to buy Ramirez.