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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks and young All-Star outfielder Justin Upton are closing in on a six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The deal would be worth just over $50 million, the person said Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been finalized.

The 22-year-old Upton made his first All-Star game last season, when he hit .300 with 26 homers and 86 RBIs.

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