Lookout Linkage, 11/4/14

Links!

• Here is an update on the players who received qualifying offers.
• Need a briefing on the qualifying offer system? No problem!
• The Orioles are working on an extension with outfielder Nick Markakis, a move that would take a potential free agent off the market.
• Marlins' ace Jose Fernandez might not return for a while.
• The Marlins will explore a contract extension to keep Giancarlo Stanton long term.
• Josh Donaldson of the A's has won the Fielding Bible Award for third basemen. The official gold glove award is to be announced later today.
• Mike Petriello of Fangraphs thinks the Indians could be a surprise contender next year.
• Alan Trammel has joined the Tigers' front office.
• Aramis Ramirez has accepted his end a mutual option and will not be a free agent.
• Eno Sarris lists some smart things that ballplayers said throughout the year.
• Alex Rodriguez reportedly paid his cousin $1M to keep silent about Arod's PED use.