Lookout Linkage, 12/16/14

Good morning folks! Here's the latest from around baseball:

• Progressive Field is currently going under some renovations.
• David Waldstein of The New York Times talks about the rise of Curacao as a major producer of MLB players.
• Mike Petriello of Fangraphs wonders what Justin Upton could be worth in a trade.
• Eno Sarris of Fangraphs wonders when the market for Cuban-imported players will normalize.
• Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs thinks the White Sox are still a ways from competing.
• The Marlins might try to flip newly-acquired starter Dan Haren to a different team if he plans to retire.
• Bryce Harper and the Nationals have agreed to a two-year extension.
• The Yankees have re-signed third baseman Chase Headley to a four-year deal.
• The Astros have signed infielder Jed Lowrie to a three-year contract.
• The Dodgers have signed starter Brett Anderson to a one-year deal.
• The Cubs have signed reliever Jason Motte to a one-year pact.
• Alex Rios has signed a one-year contract with the Royals.