Lookout Linkage, 12/17/15

Good morning! If you're like me then you're just waiting for this evening when STAR WARS AHHHHH but yeah baseball things happened too so let's talk about that:

• ESPN tried to figure out what the starting lineups would be for each sport if they consisted of Star Wars characters.
• The Mariners have claimed swingman A.J. Schugel off waivers from the Diamondbacks.
• Tony Blengino takes a look at Jerry Dipoto's first couple of months as Mariners' GM.
• Former Mariners' catcher Josh Bard will join the Dodgers' coaching staff.
• Outfielder Daniel Nava has agreed with the Angels on a one-year deal.
• The Indians have signed first baseman Mike Napoli to a one-year contract.
• Rajai Davis also agreed to a one-year deal with the Indians.
• Korean closer Seung-hawn Oh is under investigation for gambling.
• Infielder Sean Rodriguez has re-signed with the Pirates.
• Jerry Blevins will return to the Mets on a one-year deal.
• Bartolo Colon is also coming back to Queens after inking a one-year contract.
• Jeff Francis has retired.
• The White Sox acquired third baseman Todd Frazier in a three-team blockbuster.
• Jonathan Papelbon has quite the long list of teams on his no-trade clause, but the Mariners are not on it.
• Dave Cameron notes that even though the dollar value of Johnny Cueto's offer from the Diamondbacks was lower, he will earn less money playing for the Giants.
• Yadier Molina is out for 4-5 weeks after getting thumb surgery.
• Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim has signed a multi-year deal with the Orioles.