3 Free Agents Dodgers Shouldn't Waste Time With in Pursuit of World Series

After a brutal loss to the Washington Nationals in the 2019 NLDS, the Los Angeles Dodgers know that time is running out for them to capitalize on their current roster makeup and win their first World Series since 1988. The Dodgers will certainly be making moves this offseason; however, some players might not be worth dealing with. Here are three free agents the Dodgers shouldn't waste their time with.

3. Madison Bumgarner

MadBum might outwardly hate the Dodgers, but that doesn't change the fact that he'd probably play for them in a heartbeat if he were to be convinced that he'd be an integral part in leading LA back to the World Series. Of course, the Dodgers shouldn't even consider trying to sign Bumgarner to a contract, as he'll soon be on the wrong side of 30 coming off a season where he posted a 9-9 record with a 3.90 ERA. Instead, the Dodgers should pursue someone like Zack Wheeler or even Jake Odorizzi.

2. Anthony Rendon

It doesn't make any sense for the Dodgers to pursue Rendon at all, as not only is he likely heading back to the Nationals or signing with his hometown Texas Rangers, but the money he's going to command will be well over what the Dodgers' front office wants to commit at this juncture. Why not go after someone cheaper such as Josh Donaldson who will sign a two or three-year deal for much less than Rendon, albeit with decent enough production?

1. Gerrit Cole

Cole will likely be demanding upwards of $30, maybe $35 million per year with a long-term contract. He may be worth the price for nearly every other team that can afford him, but do the Dodgers really want to commit all that money to one player when they use that financial flexibility to fill our the rest of their roster? It also doesn't help that the crosstown Angels are touted as the frontrunners for Cole's signature. The Dodgers are better off letting him play for a team like the Angels or Yankees at this point.