By Justin Worsley,
The Chicago White Sox and first baseman Adam Dunn have agreed to a four-year, $56 million deal, according to sources.
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick and Bruce Levine first reported the story.
The White Sox will formally announce the decision on Friday after Dunn, 31, passes a physical. The organization will now try to re-sign team captain Paul Konerko, als a first baseman. The White Sox plan on splitting the two between first baseman and designated hitter during the season.
Dunn his .260 with 38 home runs and 103 RBIs last season while playing for the Washington Nationals. Only Albert Pujols has hit more homers than Dunn's 282 since 2004.
Multiple teams were interested in a big-hitter like Dunn, however, he openly stated his desire to continue playing first base, despite protests by experts who believe that Dunn is more suitable as the designated hitter at this stage of his career. Dunn logged a career-high 13 errors last season, but was still able to post a .990 fielding percentage.
Chicago finished fourth in the American League last season with 177 home runs.
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