Randy Johnson announces his retirement, ending a 22-year career that began with the Montreal Expos in 1988

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Randy Johnson, who won his 300th game with the San Francisco Giants last season, announces his retirement, ending a 22-year career that began with the Montreal Expos in 1988. The 6’10” lefthander amassed 4875 strikeouts, the second-most in major league history after Nolan Ryan, and pitched both a no-hitter and a perfect game while winning five Cy Young Awards.

OF Matt Holliday signs a seven-year deal worth $120 million to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals

OF Matt Holliday signs a seven-year deal worth $120 million to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals

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OF Matt Holliday signs a seven-year deal worth $120 million to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals. The contract is the largest awarded this offseason and the biggest in team history, surpassing that of superstar Albert Pujols.