Lookout Linkage, 2/1/15

Hello all! Hope you're ready for a terrific Super Bowl Sunday! Meanwhile, here's what's going on in the world of baseball:

• Jeff Sullivan of Fangraphs wonders if James Paxton and Kevin Gausman (Orioles) should make a change to their pitching strategy.
• The Angels are considering extending the contracts of Garrett Richards, Chris Ianetta, and Huston Street.
• Ken Rosenthal offers up a solution on how to speed up baseball and increase offense at the same time.
• Dave Cameron of Fangraphs agrees with Rosenthal (kinda), offering his own take on a similar rule change.
• Paul Swydan of Fangraphs provides a counterpoint to Dave Cameron's rule change idea.
• Les Carpenter of The Guardian tells the story of the relationship between Pete Carroll (Seahawks head coach) and Scott Boras (MLB super-agent).
• Grant Brisbee digs into the 2015 PECOTA projections and lists 5 of his interesting findings.
• Jeff Sullivan on FOX Sports argues that Starling Marte could challenge fellow outfielder and teammate Andrew McCutchen for MVP honors.
• The Phillies have signed pitcher Chad Billingley.
• The Brewers have signed reliever Neal Cotts.
• The Red Sox have signed pitcher Alexi Ogando.
• David Aardsma (Mariner in 2009-2010) will have a showcase for Major League teams.