Transaction Retrospection: The Charlie Blackmon Extension

Bryce Harper will be the third name on this list once he eventually signs, and it's doubtful that Dallas Keuchel will meet even MLBTR's four-year/$82MM projected contract, let alone a $94MM deal.

Padres Rumors: Bryce Harper, Dallas Keuchel

While San Diego has at least considered pursuing free-agent superstar Bryce Harper, the team's talks with agent Scott Boras have focused more on still-unemployed left-hander Dallas Keuchel than Harper, Ken Rosenthal and Dennis Lin of The Athletic report.

Twins Sign Marwin Gonzalez

The team's pitching staff could certainly use further augmentation, and it's worth noting that a pair of prominent free-agent arms -- Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel -- remain unsigned.

NL Central Notes: Cardinals, Moose, Reds, Montgomery

Louis organization to pursue free-agent lefty Dallas Keuchel (subscription required).

AL West Notes: Astros, Mariners, Swarzak, Tropeano, Choo

Crane wouldn't comment much on former Astros Dallas Keuchel and Marwin Gonzalez, both of whom remain unsigned, though he didn't expressly rule out a reunion.

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Another free agent, such as Dallas Keuchel and/or Craig Kimbrel could become a target once Harper signs (be it in Philadelphia or elsewhere), but at the moment, the organization's efforts are zeroed in on landing Harper.

Padres Sign Manny Machado

They could consider pursuing the top remaining open-market pitchers (Craig Kimbrel, Dallas Keuchel, Gio Gonzalez) while revisiting trade talks on other starters.

NL Central Notes: Taillon, Brewers, Shaw, Perez, Reds

Williams likes the team as it's currently constructed, but he added, “We have some resources to do deals if we find the right ones.” It's out of the question Cincinnati will pursue Bryce Harper or Manny Machado in free agency, and it's unlikely it'll go back after previous target Dallas Keuchel, Fay and Nightengale suggest.

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Projecting Payrolls: Houston Astros

With Charlie Morton (surely) and Dallas Keuchel (presumably) out the door, McHugh figures to have first dibs on a starting job after excelling in relief last season.

Phillies Extend Aaron Nola

That had set up an important hearing decision, with Nola seeking to step in not far below Dallas Keuchel's record $7.25MM salary and the Phils defending something closer to the longstanding ceiling for first-time eligible pitchers (the 2006 Dontrelle Willis salary of $4.35MM).

Quick Hits: Keuchel, Marwin, Padres, Tribe, Wilson, Athletics

Free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel asked for a six- to seven-year contract worth $25MM to $30MM per annum at the beginning of the offseason, while fellow ex-Astros teammate and Scott Boras client Marwin Gonzalez sought a deal in the $60MM neighborhood, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.

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It hasn't been for lack of effort, though, as they've been connected to the likes of Noah Syndergaard, Corey Kluber, Dallas Keuchel, Marcus Stroman and Mike Leake, among others, in the rumor mill during recent months.

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1 starter who possesses electrifying velocity, MLB.com regards Stewart as a possible back-end type whose velocity is "average." To Stewart's credit, though, he did post tremendous results last year at the Single-A level, where he logged a 2.06 ERA with 7.13 K/9, 1.66 BB/9 and a 62.1 percent groundball rate, mimicking the best version of Dallas Keuchel in that regard.

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Dallas Keuchel, Gio Gonzalez).

Blue Jays Focused On Pitching Additions

Certainly, the Jays don't seem likely to splurge on a top-end free agent like Dallas Keuchel or Craig Kimbrel.

Latest On Possible Brewers Free Agent Targets

Most intriguingly, Haudricourt says that he's heard of at least some connection between the club and veteran southpaw Dallas Keuchel, who's the best free-agent starter still on the open market.

AL West Notes: Astros, Rangers, Athletics

Astros owner Jim Crane said Friday that the team's still interested in re-signing free agents Dallas Keuchel and Marwin Gonzalez, and president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow addressed that Saturday.

Astros Owner Jim Crane On Keuchel, Marwin, Free Agency

"We hope that happens." He went on to specifically cite southpaw Dallas Keuchel and utilityman Marwin Gonzalez, both of whom are among the most-accomplished players who have yet to find new teams.

NL East Notes: Nola, Markakis, Marlins, Braves, Nats

Both Nola and Yankees right-hander Luis Severino are important cases for future first-time-eligible starters in arbitration; with the exception of Dallas Keuchel (who is anomalous, having entered arbitration fresh off a Cy Young win), no first-time starter has topped the $4.35MM that Dontrelle Willis received way back in 2006.

Astros Still Interested In Dallas Keuchel

It's too early to count out a reunion between Dallas Keuchel and the Astros, as Fancred Sports' Jon Heyman reports (Twitter link) that Houston continues to have interest in the free agent left-hander.

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Realmuto, Manny, Bucs, Zaidi, Angels, Keuchel

Sports Betting Dime takes a look at the most likely suitors for Dallas Keuchel.

Phillies “Expected” To Make Offer To Bryce Harper Soon

Even if the Phillies won't sign both Machado and Harper, Heyman notes that the goal is to sign one and then explore the market for other top free agents like Pollock, Keuchel and Kimbrel.

Central Notes: Machado, Cardinals, Reds, Zimmer

If the Reds could only spend their money on either Dallas Keuchel or A.J.

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(That belongs to Dallas Keuchel, at $7.25MM, when he was coming off of a Cy Young season.) Nola did file at a hefty $6.75MM, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (via Twitter), while the club entered just $4.5MM.