Market Chatter: Realmuto, Keuchel, Indians, Castellanos, Ross
2019/01/braves-trade-rumors-nicholas-castellanos-jt-realmuto-tigers-marlins.htmlThe Bryce Harper and Manny Machado sagas are holding up the markets for many remaining free agents, even left-hander Dallas Keuchel, per MLB Network's Ken Rosenthal (video link).
Indians Notes: Kluber, Bauer, Antonetti, Plawecki
2019/01/indians-notes-kluber-bauer-antonetti-plawecki.htmlIf Kluber or Bauer are moved, Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer believes a trade could happen later in the offseason, after free agent arms like Dallas Keuchel, Gio Gonzalez, and Derek Holland come off the board.
Rosenthal’s Latest: BoSox, JBJ, Mets, Grandal, D. Holland, A’s, Anibal, Astros, Keuchel
2019/01/rosenthals-latest-bosox-jbj-mets-grandal-d-holland-as-anibal-astros-keuchel.htmlSouthpaw Dallas Keuchel stands as the most decorated starter remaining on the open market, but if the Astros had their way, he wouldn't be available.
Fallout From David Robertson Signing
2019/01/fallout-from-david-robertson-signing.htmlUnless the price for Dallas Keuchel drops significantly, the Phillies seem done shopping for arms, at least until midseason, per Gelb.
How NL Teams Have Addressed Their Weakest Positions Of 2018
2019/01/how-nl-teams-have-addressed-their-weakest-positions-of-2018.htmlThe long list of names linked to the Friars includes Dallas Keuchel, Noah Syndergaard, Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer, Sonny Gray, Marcus Stroman, Yusei Kikuchi, Mike Leake, and probably a couple dozen more we haven't yet heard about.
Quick Hits: Reds, Holland, Mariners, Royals
2018/12/quick-hits-reds-holland-mariners-royals.htmlThough the Reds have been linked to big names such as Dallas Keuchel and Corey Kluber, those avenues appear unlikely; Sonny Gray remains a potential trade target for Cincinnati, and Holland's name is now being thrown in the hat as a more affordable option to fill out the team's starting staff.
Padres Still In Mix For Sonny Gray
2018/12/padres-still-in-mix-for-sonny-gray.htmlAs a result of the adversity their rotation experienced in 2018, the Padres have been scouring the market for help, having shown reported interest in Gray, the Indians' Corey Kluber, the Mets' Noah Syndergaard, the Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman, the Mariners' Mike Leake, and free agents Dallas Keuchel and Yusei Kikuchi.
Top 20 Remaining Free Agents
2018/12/top-20-remaining-free-agents.htmlDallas Keuchel, LHP (original prediction: four years, $82MM): While Keuchel's still an easily above-average starter, the career-long Astro hasn't been able to replicate the AL Cy Young-winning form he showed in 2015.
3 Remaining Needs: AL West
2018/12/3-remaining-needs-al-west-2.htmlStill, it's clear the Astros are worse off than they were last season, when Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Jr.
Report: Astros, Phillies “Very Interested” In Robbie Ray
2018/12/report-astros-phillies-very-interested-in-robbie-ray.htmlWhile the Astros' starting unit features three established veterans in co-aces Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole and solid mid-rotation arm Collin McHugh, they've already said goodbye to Charlie Morton in free agency, and Dallas Keuchel may be next to sign elsewhere.
AL Notes/Rumors: Realmuto, Astros, Keuchel, Orioles, A. Jones
2018/12/al-notesrumors-realmuto-astros-keuchel-orioles-a-jones.htmlIn a video segment for MLB Tonight, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart addressed the likelihood of Houston reuniting with free agent lefty Dallas Keuchel, calling the chances "slim." Houston, apparently, has balked at the desired length of a proposed deal from Keuchel's camp, but McTaggart believes the club could circle back if it hasn't acquired a rotation piece by "late January." As of yesterday, Keuchel was still believed to be seeking a deal of five years in length, and the many teams interested were far less so when broached with those demands.
Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
2018/12/offseason-outlook-baltimore-orioles-9.htmlThere's zero sense in Baltimore doing something outlandish like signing Dallas Keuchel, of course, but there's also good reason to roll the dice on a veteran starter who lingers on the market and is struggling to find a fit.
Dallas Keuchel Still Seeking Five-Year Deal
2018/12/phillies-rumors-dallas-keuchel-five-year-deal.htmlDallas Keuchel is the top remaining starter on the free-agent market, and though the New Year is nearly upon us, he and agent Scott Boras are still seeking a lofty five-year contract, tweets Jon Morosi of MLB.com.
NL Central Notes: Goldschmidt, Graveman, Reds, Santana
2018/12/cardinals-rumors-paul-goldschmidt-extension.htmlHowever, while Cincinnati has been connected to Dallas Keuchel, the top remaining free-agent lefty on the market, Sheldon suggests that the Reds will be "very careful and likely hesitant" when it comes to taking a risk of that magnitude.
Poll: Will The Indians Trade Corey Kluber?
2018/12/poll-will-the-indians-trade-corey-kluber.htmlAnd teams considering Kluber won't have any open-market alternatives, with Dallas Keuchel representing the best-available free agent hurler.
AL West Notes: Angels, Rangers, Mariners
2018/12/al-west-notes-angels-rangers-mariners.htmlIt still seems possible that the Angels could add another arm -- they were tied to Dallas Keuchel once again over the weekend -- but they've at the very least improved their depth with a pair of relative upside plays.
Angels, Brewers, Rangers Reportedly Interested In Dallas Keuchel
2018/12/angels-brewers-rangers-reportedly-interested-in-dallas-keuchel.htmlThe Angels, Brewers and Rangers join the previously reported Phillies as a few of the teams with interest in free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Realmuto, Rays, Keuchel, Astros, Angels, Cards, D-backs
2018/12/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-realmuto-rays-keuchel-astros-angels-cards-d-backs.htmlChin Music Baseball evaluates potential landing spots for Dallas Keuchel.
Angels Sign Trevor Cahill
2018/12/angels-to-sign-trevor-cahill.htmlIt's still possible the club will continue angling for other arms, with Dallas Keuchel available in free agency and a few potential notable trade candidates, but it could also be that the club is now done with its rotation-building efforts.
Free Agent Rumors: Harrison, Kimbrel, Norris, Angels
2018/12/craig-kimbrel-rumors-red-sox-josh-harrison-nationals.htmlDallas Keuchel and Yusei Kikuchi are the top two starters from MLBTR's Top 50 free agent list remaining, though as can be seen in our Free Agent Tracker, there are plenty of available options beyond that pairing.
Poll: Who Will Be The Next Top-10 Free Agent To Sign?
2018/12/poll-who-will-be-the-next-top-10-free-agent-to-sign-2.htmlDallas Keuchel: Another Boras client, Keuchel might not have quite as long a wait on the market since there has already been something of a run on free agent starting pitching, as Corbin, Eovaldi, Happ, and Charlie Morton have all found new teams.
Heyman’s Latest: Braves, Ender, Swanson, Angels, Phils, Moose
2018/12/heymans-latest-mets-cruz-braves-ender-swanson-angels-phils-moose.htmlAs of now, the Angels are neither willing to go big on a free-agent starter (the priciest one remaining figures to be Dallas Keuchel) nor take a significant chunk out of their farm system to improve their rotation, according to Heyman.
Padres Showing Interest In Dallas Keuchel
2018/12/padres-showing-interest-in-dallas-keuchel.htmlThe Padres are interested in veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic (via Twitter).
Nationals “Leery” Of Asking Price On Dallas Keuchel
2018/12/dallas-keuchel-rumors-five-six-year-deal-asking-price.htmlThat's the first word on the asking price for Keuchel, and it's a fairly steep one, as most would expect.
MLBTR Poll: How Much Will Dallas Keuchel Earn In Free Agency?
2018/12/mlbtr-poll-how-much-will-dallas-keuchel-earn-in-free-agency.htmlEntering the winter, MLBTR predicted that Keuchel would secure a four-year, $82MM deal, with the bet being that teams would be willing to promise him a significant AAV but not a terribly long term entering his age-31 campaign.
