White Sox's Tim Anderson: Will sign six-year extension

Anderson (personal) agreed to a six-year, $25 million contract extension with the White Sox on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Analysis:

It's the largest contract ever given to a player with less than one year of service time in MLB history, as Anderson, the White Sox's presumptive shortstop of the present and future, decided to prioritize earlier financial security over long-term earning potential. The contract will allow the White Sox to retain Anderson's rights until he turns 31 years old, while also buying out his arbitration years and first two years of free agency. The White Sox are hoping that the 23-year-old can establish himself as a top-of-the-lineup bat in 2017 after he slashed .283/.306/.432 in 431 plate appearances as a rookie, while delivering nine homers and 10 steals.