Lookout Linkage, 11/11/14

Here's the latest from around the league:

• Jeff Sullivan talks about why the Mariners are the best team in the league right now.
• Shannon Drayer talks about what this offseason could be like for the M's.
• Thirteen Mariner farmhands recently declared free agency.
• Viva El Birdos looks at whether or not long-term deals for relievers is a wise idea.
• Talking Chop wonders how the Braves should handle their catcher logjam between Evan Gattis and Christian Bethancourt.
• The Rockies might be open to moving their two star position players this winter.
• One of said Rockies might be headed to the Mets.
• DRaysBay investigates the Joe Maddon move and wonders if there was anything going on behind the scenes.
• The Rays have released their initial list of managerial candidates, which includes some interesting names to say the least (edit: the list has since grown by two names).
• J.J. Putz has been named to a front office role with the Diamondbacks.
• Padres' shortstop Everth Cabrera has found himself in trouble with the law.
• Michael Cuddyer has signed a 2-year deal with the Mets.