Mark Redman has approached the Pirates about a contract extension that would keep him in Pittsburgh for years to come. Which, he made clear yesterday, is exactly how he wants it. "This is where I'd love to be," Redman said. "I thrive on defense, and these guys playing behind me ... why would I want to play anywhere else? I'm in a pitcher's ballpark, I love playing for Lloyd McClendon and I like the city." Redman's current contract is not a common one in the industry. He has a player option of $4.5 million for 2006 that he can exercise to guarantee that salary. The Pirates have a club option of $4.95 million, but Redman must agree to it or he can declare himself a free agent.