Lookout Linkage, 11/15/15

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• The Silver Slugger awards were announced, and Nelson Cruz was among the recipients.
• David Laurila had a terrific article at Fangraphs in which he interviewed Jerry Dipoto about his new plan for the Mariners.
• Jeff Sullivan gave his take on the Joaquin Benoit trade.
• The Mets have signed Ty Kelly to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
• The Angels have acquired shortstop Andrelton Simmons from the Braves.
• Dave Cameron projects Simmons' career.
• Colby Rasmus accepted his qualifying offer, becoming the first player to ever do so.
• Matt Wieters also decided to accept his qualifying offer.
• Starting pitcher Brett Anderson ultimately accepted his qualifying offer as well.
• Marco Estrada has agreed to a two-year deal with the Blue Jays.
• Darin Erstad has decided to withdraw his candidacy for Dodgers' manager.
• The Red Sox have acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the Padres.
• The Phillies have acquired pitcher Jeremy Hellickson from the Diamondbacks.