The Rangers have made significant progress toward signing shortstop Michael Young to a five-year contract extension that would ensure that he stays with the team through the 2013 season. The Rangers are hoping to complete the deal sometime this week. General manager Jon Daniels has had a number of conversations with agent Dan Lozano over the past two weeks in trying to get the deal done, and all indications are the two sides are drawing closer to an agreement. Young is signed for $4 million this season and the Rangers hold a $5 million option for 2008, after which he can file for free agency. Club officials have declined to comment on the progress of the negotiations, and Young has said that his focus is on baseball, not any contract discussions.