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Lookout Linkage, 8/27/15

News and stories about the Seattle Mariners and other analysis from around the league.

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning everyone! Let's get your morning started with the latest news and stories from the internets of baseball:

  • Tyler Carmont of Prospect Insider thinks Franklin Gutierrez should get another shot with the Mariners next year.
  • Luke Arkins of Prospect Insider thinks James Jones and Stefen Romero will have trouble finding success in Seattle.
  • Austin Jackson seems to be the subject of some trade talks now that the outfielder has cleared trade waivers.
  • Carlos Gomez stirred up a little drama during the Astros' road trip in New York.
  • Grant Brisbee lists the five biggest regrets of the previous offseason.
  • Curt Schilling has been removed from Little League World Series coverage following a controversial tweet.
  • Jeff Sullivan wonders if Justin Verlander has found his stuff again.
  • In a mostly unrelated story, Verlander lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning.
  • The left field experiment appears to be over for Hanley Ramirez, who will slide over to first base next season.
  • Bat flips have become increasingly common in baseball, and not just during home runs.
  • Watch Starling Marte get an outfield assist on the most nonchalant throw in history.