Lookout Linkage, 12/23/14

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• M's reliever Logan Bawcom has cleared waivers and will remain a member of the Mariners' organization.
• Luke Arkins of Prospect Insider tries to figure out what positions are the weakest and most in need of an upgrade for the Mariners right now.
• Justin Upton could be willing to sign a contract extension with his new club.
• The Padres have reportedly discussed flipping new outfielder Wil Myers for starter Cole Hamels.
• The Twins and starter Phil Hughes have agreed on a contract extension.
• The Pirates have won the bidding for Korean infielder Jung-Ho Kang.
• Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs looks at how Kang might fit with the Pirates.
• Grant Brisbee wonders what Troy Tulowitzki could make if he were a free agent right now.
• Marco Scutaro's career might be over after news came out that he requires surgery on his back.