Apr 07, 2008 10:04 AM EST

The Diamondbacks and centerfielder Chris Young appear to be close to a long-term contract, according to the Arizona Republic.

A deal could be a announced within the week, but the details are not known at this point in time.

It is expected to be for six years though, and short of the deal Colorado's Troy Tulowitzki received this offseason.

Via The Arizona Republic