Tue Apr 8 18:55:37 2008

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Arizona extends Young

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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with outfielder Chris Young on a five-year contract extension. The deal, which keeps Young in Arizona through the 2013 campaign, was announced on Tuesday.

Terms of the pact were not disclosed, but the contract is said to be worth about $28 million and includes a team option for 2014.

The Diamondbacks attempted to work out a long-term deal with Young during spring training, but the sides could not reach an agreement and the 24-year- old's contract was renewed for the 2008 season for around $400,000.

The deal for Young comes after a historic season when he became the first rookie in major league history to hit at least 30 home runs and steal 25 bases in a season. In 148 games, Young batted just .237, but belted 32 homers, drove in 68 runs and stole 27 bases for the National League West champions.

"These type of contracts show a lot of commitment on both sides," said Arizona general manager Josh Byrnes. "Clearly, Chris is one of our core players, and his character and talent are both of extreme quality."