Dodgers: Three things to remember to help soften the World Series loss

1. The core is still intact

Although there may be some question marks for the long-term World Series window of this team, the core of the Los Angeles Dodges is at least intact for one more season. If anything, 2018 may be their best year to finally cash out and win it all. If they do not, well, the snowball effect could take place and LA could find themselves as a mere wild-card contender.

However, for now, they seem to be set. Every all-star pictured above is with the organization moving forward.Corey Seagerand Cody Bellinger are still on their rookie contracts.Justin TurnerandKenley Jansenjust resigned last offseason andAlex Woodcannot go anywhere until the 2020 season.

Clayton Kershawis under contract through the 2020 season, although he can opt out of his deal following the 2018 season.Rich Hill,Kenta MaedaandHyun-Jin Ryuare all back.Joc Pedersonis back,Enrique Hernandezis back,Yasiel Puigis back and the team owns a team option onLogan Forsythe.

The losses are minimal this year.Brandon Morrowis a free agent, however, he may walk to become a closer elsewhere.Andre Ethieris a free agent, and although the team can resign him to a small deal, it may be time to part ways like withChase Utley.Curtis Grandersoncan walk no problem as canFranklin Gutierrez.

Los Angeles really only needs to pursue Morrow,Tony WatsonandmaybeYu Darvish. Outside of that, the core that makes the team who they are remains intact.

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