Lookout Linkage, 1/29/15

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• The Yankees are trying to avoid paying Alex Rodriguez his performance bonuses. Nathaniel Grow of Fangraphs wonders if they will get away with that.
• Grant Brisbee argues that people should root for Alex Rodriguez.
• Minor League Ball gives an in-depth profile of Mariners' prospect Gabby Guerrero.
• Angels' ace Garrett Richards could be ready to pitch by April.
• New Dodgers' pitcher Brett Anderson likely didn't expect to be informed of his new uniform number in this unusual way.
• Pinstripe Alley looks back on the trade that brought Ichiro to New York.
• The Nationals have signed reliever Casey Janssen.
• The White Sox have signed infielder Gordon Beckham and designated Dayan Viciedo for assignment.