Lookout Linkage, 9/16/14

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• The Mariners have released the scout that was involved in the Jesus Montero ice cream sandwich incident.
• Despite his struggles, the Rays have called up Nick Franklin.
• Craig Calcaterra wonders if Michael Young is a serious candidate to be the Rangers' next manager.
• Yasmany Hernandez, the ERA leader in Cuba, has defected.
• The MLB and MLBPA will meet to discuss possible changes to the MLB's domestic abuse policy.
• Phillies' closer Jonathan Papelbon was ejected from a game for making an obscene gesture at fans after blowing a save.
• The Good Phight talks about Papelbon's incident and his future in Philly.
• Beyond The Box Score argues that Chris Sale deserves the AL Cy Young.
• Drew Fairservice at Fangraphs talks about whether swinging on 3-0 counts is wise or not.
• White Sox slugger Jose Abreu has tied a club record.
• Abreu has a strange reason for wanting to learn English.
• The Orioles gave Derek Jeter an...interesting parting gift.