Sources: Seattle Mariners to acquire Casey Kotchman from Boston Red Sox for Bill Hall  —  The Seattle Mariners are expected to acquire first baseman Casey Kotchman from the Boston Red Sox in return for Bill Hall and at least one minor leaguer, according to major-league sources.

Randy Johnson retires after 22 seasons, 303 victories  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson is retiring after 22 major league seasons.  —  The Big Unit, an overpowering lefty who last June became the 24th pitcher to win 300 games, made the expected announcement Tuesday on a conference call.

Holliday, Cards reach 7-year deal  —  The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a seven-year, $120 million deal with Matt Holliday, SI.com has learned.  Holliday will also get a full no-trade clause.  —  Holliday batted .353 with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs in 63 games with the Cardinals …

Gillick on Morris: ‘He Just Found a Way to Win’  —  As we consider potential Hall of Famers this week, one background name comes to mind: Pat Gillick.  As a general manager, Gillick built a two-time World Series winner in Toronto and oversaw playoff teams in Baltimore and Seattle.

Gutierrez, Seattle on verge of extension  —  Center fielder's deal reportedly for four years with an option  —  The Mariners reportedly are on the verge of signing center fielder Franklin Gutierrez to a four-year contract extension for $20.5 million with a team option for a fifth year, Gutierrez's agent Wil Polidor told MLB.com.

Damon Desperation  —  Jonny Damon is likely going to wish he had taken the Yankees two-year, $14 million deal, because the market has dried up on him.  Baseball executives say they think Damon is this year's Bobby Abreu.  Abreu had to accept a one-year deal last offseason, but played well enough to earn a two-year deal this winter.

Florida Marlins: “Still in the game” for Chapman; Uggla to stay put?  —  The Marlins apparently are giving free agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman something to think about.  According to an American League source following the situation, the Marlins are “still in the game” …

Mike Shanahan reaches deal to coach Redskins  —  Mike Shanahan has reached an agreement in principle to become the new head coach of the Washington Redskins, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.  —  The Redskins are making plans for Shanahan to sign his contract and announce his hiring Wednesday.

Angels' announcer Rory Markas dies  —  Rory Markas, one of the Angels' play-by-play announcers since 2002, has died.  The Angels' team-owned radio station, AM 830, announced his death this morning.  The station did not announce a cause of death.  —  “I think now everybody should just celebrate …

Newly re-signed Juan Uribe (one year, $3.25 million) could be everyday third baseman, Giants revisit Rowand in leadoff spot; Sabean's next wish is LH hitter  —  Giants GM Brian Sabean and Manager Bruce Bochy discussed the club Tuesday morning and came to a few conclusions.

Cabrera named Nicaragua's Athlete of Year  —  Padres shortstop receives honor after stellar rookie season  —  SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera has been named Nicaragua's 2009 Professional Athlete of the Year by the country's Sports Writers Association.