CHICAGO -- One of the offseason priorities for the White Sox soon could be fulfilled through the free-agent signing of Adam Dunn, who agreed to a four-year deal worth $56 million, pending a physical.
The White Sox had no comment on the potential signing, although general manager Ken Williams was scheduled to be on a conference call at 4:30 p.m. CT.
Dunn had expressed a desire to do more than simply serve as designated hitter, but Dunn also could see time at first base for the White Sox, even if free agent Paul Konerko returns. Dunn, 31, reportedly was looking for a four-year, $60 million deal, and with the White Sox already committed to $81 million through 13 players -- not to mention arbitration increases due to John Danks, Carlos Quentin and Tony Pena -- bringing in Dunn seemed less likely at that asking price.
