Despite saying last week that it would be hard for the Reds to keep him in town, infielder Brandon Phillips says his first choice would be a contract extension from the club. Phillips has a $12 million option for 2012 in his contract. "I told the Reds and the whole world this is where I want to be," Phillips said. "If it doesn't happen, I'm going to be very, very disappointed. I feel like I've made this a second home. I bought a house here. This is where I want to be, man. The fans just took me in. "I feel like I need to stay here and give back. Hopefully, it happens. If it doesn't happen this year, I feel in my head and my heart, it's not going to happen."