Lookout Linkage, 10/9/14

Oh, what? You came here expecting news and analysis? I don't know what gave you that silly idea. Ok, fine, I guess just this once:

• Michael Saunders and the Mariners have had some communication issues lately, writes Jason Churchill.
• Kyle Seager recently received some defensive praise from Fielding Bible.
• Some Mariner prospects found themselves in the spotlight for the AFL opener on Tuesday.
• John Sickels of Minor League Ball reviews the seasons of Cuban pitchers Roenis Elias and Odrisamer Despaigne.
• Steamer's 2015 projections are already out on Fangraphs. Be sure to go check them out (I'm curious of your opinions on them, so feel free to discuss in the comments).
• Carson Cistulli of Fangraphs ranks the top 10 prospects by projected 2015 WAR.
• After helping the Royals sweep the Angels to make the ALCS, Eric Hosmer did some celebrating with the fans.
• James Shields might be sticking around in Kansas City for a while.
• Rather unsurprisingly, the Tigers will look to improve their bullpen this winter.
• Tony Blengino of Fangraphs wonders how important a good bullpen really is in the postseason.
• Mike Petriello of Fangraphs looks at what's been going wrong for Yasiel Puig.
• Check out this cool baseball player-related map of the United States.
• Beyond The Box Score discusses the desirability of each major league managerial vacancy.
• Josh Beckett has decided to retire.
• Ryan Dempster has also decided to hang it up.
• Matt Williams is the latest manager to make a blunder regarding the team's bullpen in the postseason, as Dave Cameron writes.
• Dave Cameron also argues that home plate umpires should not be able to make calls on check swings.
• The Rockies have selected a new GM.