Lookout Linkage, 1/24/16

Good morning folks! While I'm here on the east coast having a blast and building snowmen, baseball things are happening. What things, you might ask? These things:

• Jay Yencich at U.S.S. Mariner discusses the new Baseball America top-10 prospect list for the Mariners.
• Jay also analyzes an interview Andy McKay had and wonders what the state of the player development department is going forward.
• Carlos Peguero has signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals.
• Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs tries to figure out why velocity is up in baseball.
• Dave Cameron is confused by A.J. Preller's lack of activity in this offseason.
• Aroldis Chapman will not be charged in his alleged domestic abuse case.
• David Laurila talks to Billy Eppler, the reported runner-up for the M's GM job and the current GM of the Angels, about his time so far in his new organization.
• The Mets made a huge splash, signing Yoenis Cespedes to a three-year contract with a one-year buy-out.
• Dave Cameron notices a trend with the Mets most recent moves.
• Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon hit a ridiculous shot at a Nuggets basketball game.
• David Eckstein's name was apparently the password used to hack the Astros' system.