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Adam Dunn Brings Monster Power to Chicago White Sox Lineup

According to various reports, The Chicago White Sox have pulled off the tremendous coup of slugger Adam Dunn.  Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reported earlier on his Twitter account that terms of the deal are said to be $56 million over four years.

Dunn Deal: ChiSox Ink Adam Dunn to 4-Year Deal

The Chicago White Sox made a major move today, locking up free agent slugger Adam Dunn to a 4-year $56 million deal.

This provides the ChiSox with a huge power bat in the middle of their lineup who can possibly DH, backing up first basemen Paul Konerko if the White Sox captain re-signs with his long-time club.

Report: Adam Dunn Signs with White Sox, What it Means

ESPN.com is reporting that Adam Dunn, the slugging on-base machine most recently with the Washington Nationals, has signed a four-year $56 million deal to play on the south side of Chicago.

MLB Offseason: Jeremy Hellickson and 10 Rookies Set to Star in 2011

The 2011 Major League Baseball season seems a long ways away, but it is never too early to take a glance at potential impact rookies for next season.

Jeremy Hellickson, 23, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, leads a group of 10 players who are ready to make an impact on their respective teams in 2011.

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Arizona Fall League: Pitcher Reports on Those Who Could Make an Impact in 2011

About two weeks ago, I wrote a piece on the position players I viewed as making an impact in the major leagues, many as soon as the 2011 season.

Derek Anderson and The Top 10 Meltdowns of All-Time

I am a fan of post game meltdowns. I am. I am pretty sure the “Jim Mora one” is my fave, but there are more. Here are, what I think, are the top melt downs of all-time (and yes, it’s been done before):

**Warning, language…maybe not be safe for work”

Cleveland Indians: Top 10 Reasons for Tribe Fans To Give Thanks

I've always been a thankful Cleveland Indians fan.  Perhaps the feeling is based in being a fan of this baseball team in the dreadful 1970s.  Not a single Tribe team during between 1970 and 1970 finished above fourth place in A.L. East, and only two teams finished above .500.

Detroit Tigers: Why They've Already Made the Wrong Moves This Offseason

Detroit Tigers General Manager, David Dombrowski, has already signed two free agents to help the team that finished at .500 in 2010, which was a huge disappointment.

You had Jim Leyland as the manager, so it was even a bigger, busted team.

All-Star catcher Victor Martinez was signed to be the middle of the order guy, and help protect slugging Miguel Cabrera in the lineup.

Minnesota Twins Win Bid for Tsuyoshi Nishioka and Other Offseason Tidbits

The Minnesota Twins offseason got quite the jump-start on Black Friday.

News came across the wire that the Twins were the highest bidder, and now have 30 days of exclusive contract negotiations with Tsuyoshi Nishioka. Nishioka, 26, is the reigning batting champ in Japan, and a sleek fielding middle infielder.

The winning bid from the Twins came in at over $5 million. If a contract can't be negotiated within 30 days, the Twins will get their bid back.

Victor Martinez and Most Overpaid MLB Stars Of Last Decade

Victor Martinez is officially off the free agent market as the Detroit Tigers signed him to a four year $50 million contract, and Detroit is sure to benefit from the offensive strength he brings to the team.

But is this catcher's batting power worth $50 million when his defense behind the plate leaves quite a bit to be desired?

And could his age pose problems for the Tigers?

Some would say that Victor Martinez is being paid far too much, but he isn't the first player in the MLB to sign a contract larger than his actual talent.

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Tampa Bay
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Boston
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Chicago
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Minnesota
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Los Angeles
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Texas
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Total votes: 270

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