Honestly, the LA Angels are probably better without giving Bumgarner a contract. He would have cost them a draft pick due to his qualifying offer, and the team is already short on those after signing Anthony Rendon and dealing away four prospects in the Dylan Bundy trade.
However, MadBum was the last free agent pitcher with a qualifying offer, meaning the Angels could be ramping up their activity now. These five pitchers may not be as talented as Bumgarner, but they’ll be cheaper and are better fits for the Angels moving forward.
I know they’re two different pitchers coming off two very different seasons, but have the same case to be the main targets for the Angels.