LA Dodgers Reportedly Pessimistic on Chances to Land Anthony Rendon
The Dodgers are pessimistic about their chances of landing star third baseman Anthony Rendon, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Rendon is the top player on the market after Gerrit Cole agreed to a 9-year, $324 million deal with the New York Yankees.
#Dodgers pessimistic on chances of landing free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon, sources tell The Athletic. #Rangers remain heavily involved. #Angels also interested, too. #Nationals a long shot; Rendon balked at deferrals in their initial seven-year, $210M-$215M offer.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2019
There are five teams—The Rangers, Braves, Nationals, Angels and Dodgers—who are looking to acquire one of Rendon or Josh Donaldson, according to Bob Nightengale, who said a GM suggested it will be “a game of musical chairs, two guys for four or five spots.”
One GM involved in the bidding for All-Star third basemen Anthony Rendon and Josh Donaldson: It's going to be a game of musical chairs, two guys for four or five spots.'' #Rangers, #Braves, #Nats, #Dodgers, #Angels.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 11, 2019
This news comes a day after Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have been aggressive in their pursuit of free agents and third baseman Justin Turner willing to switch positions “set the tone for the off-season.”
Dave Roberts said Dodgers owner Mark Walter “has been at the center” of their offseason pursuit and that Justin Turner agreeing to switch positions “set the tone for the offseason.”
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) December 11, 2019
It was speculated that was a hint they were strongly in the mix to sign Rendon and had him as one of their main targets.
Until Rendon agrees to sign somewhere, I wouldn’t count them out of it. Everything can change quickly and the Dodgers have been open about their pursuit of elite players.
While it is a little worrying that the Dodgers might miss out on the top two free agents, there are still options they can trade for, such as Kris Bryant, Mookie Betts, Fransisco Lindor, Corey Kluber and more.
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I don’t know quite what to say here except up your offer to Rendon, and move as quickly as possible. Slow balling it ain’t helping.
If the Dodgers really are this inept at making deals, shift Lux to third, Turner, to first, Muncy to second, and we’ll probably have to settle for another postseason not resulting in a ring.
Nothing more to say but that Dodgers will soon strike out with these top 3 Fa’s as I am convinced that Rendon signs elsewhere now too.
Why am I Not surprised.
Robin, Tom Verduccit was right on when he said that as of now the Dodgers do need another top end starter and that they simply DO NOT have the playoff caliber of pitching to compete and win 3 PS series and it’s true. May, Gonsolin and Urias are not enough to get Dodgers to a succesful October. It’s as simple as that. and without another impact RHB to balance out the lineup, look again for the all LH hitting lineup to be a bust when all is said and done.
Pessimistic about these top players not wanting to be low balled is what it should say
Nothing to see here, move along. Business as usual in the Dodgers’ “pursuit” of top free agents.
I hope this ownership burns in hell and remains cursed for the rest of the time they own this team. I would get great pleasure out of seeing the Padres steal this division or beat them in the playoffs. I want nothing but misfortune for this organization who’s only interested in lining their pockets and spending the least amount possible while still making the playoffs to keep fools coming back. That is the true reason Friedman was hired. He’s a master at winning on the cheap
I’ve been a Dodger fan for 64 years. They were once a proud program but now just a corporate whore trying to fleece the public. The bad news is they have succeeded.
I’m a bit of a corporate whore in a more literal way. It’s worked pretty well for me can’t say I blame them