Young gets extension

Dallas – Shortstop Michael Young has agreed to a contract extension worth about $80 million over five seasons with the Texas Rangers.

Young didn’t discuss the finances of the deal, which is for 2009-13. The $80 million figure was disclosed by a person familiar with the negotiations.

Cain gets 4-year deal

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Right-hander Matt Cain and the San Francisco Giants agreed Thursday to a $9 million, four-year contract that includes a vesting club option for 2011.

Big Unit progressing

Tucson, Ariz. – After a third strong bullpen session Thursday, Arizona left-hander Randy Johnson said he might be ready to make his first regular-season start in April after back surgery in October

S.D. plans Gwynn statue

San Diego – Tony Gwynn already has a street named in his honor outside Petco Park, and on July 21 the Padres plan to unveil a statue of the Hall of Famer-elect.

Lee may miss week

Viera, Fla. – Travis Lee may miss the first week of the Washington Nationals’ exhibition season with a strained right oblique.