Source: White Sox land Adam Dunn  —  The Chicago White Sox have finalized a four-year, $56 million deal with free-agent slugger Adam Dunn, according to a source familiar with the situation.  —  The deal is pending a physical, which is scheduled for Friday morning, and is not expected to be announced until later in the day.

Red Sox caught up in Russell Martin dealings  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  Tonight's deadline to tender arbitration doesn't hold a great deal of suspense as far as Red Sox [team stats] players are concerned.  —  What happens with the Los Angeles Dodgers and catcher Russell Martin is another story.

Sources: New York Yankees tell Derek Jeter they'll improve offer  —  The New York Yankees informed Derek Jeter's agent, Casey Close, on Thursday that the team was willing to improve its original three-year, $45 million offer, according to sources close to the negotiations.

Seattle Mariners sign free-agent LHP Erik Bedard to one-year deal  —  SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners executive vice president & general manager of baseball operations Jack Zduriencik announced Thursday that the club has signed free-agent left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.

Takahashi and Angels Close to a Deal  —  Hisanori Takahashi, a versatile pitcher for the Mets in 2010, is close to agreeing to a multiyear deal with the Los Angeles Angels pending a physical, according to an executive with knowledge of the situation.  —  Takahashi, a left-handed pitcher …

Scouting exec accepts post with Braves  —  Matt Carroll, manager of professional scouting, is leaving the Cardinals to accept a position as special assistant to Atlanta Braves general manager Fran Wren.  —  Carroll, 29, is widely considered one of the industry's most promising young executives …

John Maine likely won't receive contract offer from Mets; Angel Pagan, R.A. Dickey should get deals  —  John Maine's five-year career as a Met will likely end Thursday, when the team is expected to non-tender the pitcher, making him a free agent.  —  Angel Pagan, R.A. Dickey …

Pat Burrell gets 1-year deal with SF Giants  —  Pat Burrell, the local boy, is staying put.  —  Burrell and the Giants have reached agreement on a one-year contract, The Chronicle has confirmed.  The value was not immediately available.  —  Burrell, 34, was a major contributor …